Wow! I saw this today over at ThinkSecret. Not all PowerBooks are affected, only certain 15-inch batteries specific model numbers.
The batteries in question were sold worldwide beginning in January 2004 for use with the 15-inch Aluminum PowerBook G4, both individually and included with PowerBooks. The batteries have the model number A1045 and serial numbers that begin with HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407, and HQ408, the letter says, and contain cells that were manufactured by LG Chem Ltd. of South Korea during the last week of December 2003. Apple is stressing that no other PowerBook or iBook batteries are part of the recall.
[via ThinkSecret]
Posted by peter on August 19, 2004 at 11:33 AMThat must mean someone got hurt and sued Apple because of it. Remember what Jack from Fight Club said. "if the number of people hurt times the average cost of settlement is less than the cost of a recall... we don't do a recall."
:-)
Posted by: Steve Nelson at August 19, 2004 01:37 PMhaha!
According to Engadget [link] there haven't been any injuries yet. So maybe that means somebody was scalded and Apple paid them off.
Yahoo says [link]:
"Apple is not financially responsible for this recall," Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris said.
Apple has received four reports of overheating though no injuries have been reported, the consumer protection agency said.
The recall affects laptops sold since January which contain batteries made during the last week of December 2003 only.
You can also read Apple's official statement [link]
The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apple received four reports of these batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. Apple urges you to stop using your battery and to order a replacement battery immediately. If you continue to use your battery, do not leave it unattended and check for signs of overheating.Posted by: peter at August 19, 2004 02:17 PM
Apple has initiated an exchange program and will provide eligible customers with a new replacement battery, free of charge.