Apple recalls more G4 batteries

ZDNet ^ | May 20, 2005 | Matt Hines

[Bush2000]

Apple Recalls more G4 Batteries

Apple Computer is recalling 128,000 batteries that were shipped in its PowerBook G4 and iBook G4 laptops over the past eight months, marking the second time since last summer that it has issued such a warning.

In a report filed with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the company said that it has identified a new crop of batteries that may have the potential to overheat. Apple will replace all of the batteries in question, which were shipped in 12- and 15-inch models of the PowerBook G4 and 12-inch versions of the iBook G4 delivered between October 2004 and May 2005.

Apple said it has received six reports worldwide of batteries overheating, including two instances in the United States. According to the reports filed by Apple with the government's consumer watchdog group, the batteries involved in the recall were manufactured by LG Chem of South Korea, the same supplier involved in its earlier consumer warning. In both cases the computer maker said that an internal short in the batteries could cause their cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Company representatives didn't immediately return calls seeking comment on the new recall.

[Bush2000]

So while their choice in battery suppliers may be iffy, their customer service is not.

That's great. Better invest in a good homeowners insurance policy.

[anonymous_user]

Better invest in a good homeowners insurance policy.

Of all the potential fire hazards in my house, the least of my worries is my powerbook.