CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and PowerBook Computer Batteries
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2934.
The recalled lithium-ion batteries are used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. The recalled batteries include those with model numbers A1061, A1078 and A1079 and serial numbers that begin with HQ441 through HQ507 or 3X446 through 3X510. Consumers should remove the battery from the computer to view the model and serial numbers labeled on the bottom of the unit. No other PowerBook or iBook batteries are involved in this recall. Computer model name Battery model number Battery serial number range 12-inch iBook G4 A1061 HQ441 - HQ507 12-inch PowerBook G4 A1079 3X446 - 3X510 15-inch PowerBook G4 A1078 3X446 - 3X509
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2934.
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Apple to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. After removing the recalled battery from their iBook or PowerBook, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact National And Regional Resellers, Catalogers, And Apple's Online And Retail Stores Sold The Computers With The Batteries, From October 2004 Through May 2005, For Between $900 To $2300. The Batteries Also Were Sold Separately For About $130. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2934.
Contact Apple at (800) 275-2273 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday or log on to Apple's web site at www.apple.com/support/batteryexchange to check your battery's serial number and apply for a replacement battery.
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National And Regional Resellers, Catalogers, And Apple's Online And Retail Stores Sold The Computers With The Batteries, From October 2004 Through May 2005, For Between $900 To $2300. The Batteries Also Were Sold Separately For About $130. Recall FAQ
National And Regional Resellers, Catalogers, And Apple's Online And Retail Stores Sold The Computers With The Batteries, From October 2004 Through May 2005, For Between $900 To $2300. The Batteries Also Were Sold Separately For About $130. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and PowerBook Computer Batteries. The notice was published on May 20, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 128,000 units are potentially affected.