Best Buy Recalls ATG Replacement Batteries for the MacBook Pro Due to Fire, Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced June 19, 2013 CPSC #13739

Quick answer

Best Buy Recalls ATG Replacement Batteries for the MacBook Pro Due to Fire, Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #13739, announced on June 19, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves both black and white ATG lithium-ion replacement batteries for MacBook Pro notebook computers. Model number "MC-MBOOK13B" is on the label of the black battery and model number "MC-BOOK13W" is on the label of the white battery. The ATG logo is on both batteries. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery, remove it from the computer and contact best buy for a replacement apple brand battery or a $50 best buy gift card as a full refund. best buy is contacting its customers directly.. Affected brand: BTI Corp..

Hazard

This recall involves both black and white ATG lithium-ion replacement batteries for MacBook Pro notebook computers. Model number "MC-MBOOK13B" is on the label of the black battery and model number "MC-BOOK13W" is on the label of the white battery. The ATG logo is on both batteries.

Affected products

ATG lithium-ion batteries

Recalled brands

BTI Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery, remove it from the computer and contact Best Buy for a replacement Apple brand battery or a $50 Best Buy gift card as a full refund. Best Buy is contacting its customers directly.

Recall date

June 19, 2013

Categories

Batteries and Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13739?

CPSC recall #13739 covers Best Buy Recalls ATG Replacement Batteries for the MacBook Pro Due to Fire, Burn Hazards (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 19, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves both black and white ATG lithium-ion replacement batteries for MacBook Pro notebook computers. Model number "MC-MBOOK13B" is on the label of the black battery and model number "MC-BOOK13W" is on the label of the white battery. The ATG logo is on both batteries.

What is the remedy for recall #13739?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13739 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery, remove it from the computer and contact best buy for a replacement apple brand battery or a $50 best buy gift card as a full refund. best buy is contacting its customers directly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

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If you sell Best Buy Recalls ATG Replacement Batteries for the MacBook Pro Due to Fire, Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Best-Buy-Recalls-ATG-Replacement-Batteries-for-the-MacBook-Pro. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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