Apple Laptop Battery Recall
In case you haven't already heard, Apple issued a recall today for 1.8 million notebook batteries because they pose a fire hazard. Although none of the affected batteries have exploded (as was reported with a Dell (PC) notebook), there have reportedly been nine reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of minor burns, but no serious injuries.
The affected lithium-ion batteries were manufactured by Sony and were used in 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4, and 15-inch PowerBook G4 notebooks sold between October 2003 and August 2006. Apple issued the following statement: "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."
To find out if your battery is affected by the recall, request a replacement battery, or get more information about this situation, you can visit the Battery Exchange Program webpage Apple has created.
Source: "Apple Recalls 1.8M iBook and PowerBook G4 Batteries" published at AppleInsider.
Well, my battery exploded and has ruined my electronics of my laptop. We are taking Apple to small claims court this week.
My son's laptop overheated and caught the bed and eventually the entire room on fire. Things i have had since i was a little girl "Poof Up In Smoke". Needless to say, you will hear about this again...