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CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and PowerBook Computer Batteries is CPSC recall #05179, announced on May 20, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Apple Computer Inc., LG Chem Ltd..
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
Affected products
Rechargeable batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 computers
Recalled brands
Apple Computer Inc., LG Chem Ltd.
Remedy
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.
Recall date
May 20, 2005
CPSC recall #05179 covers CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and PowerBook Computer Batteries, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 20, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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
The CPSC remedy for recall #05179 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Apple-Announce-Recall-of-iBook-and-PowerBook-Computer-Batteries. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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