Apple Powerbook Battery Recall

Hi all

Below is a copy of an e-mail I just received from Apple in regards to a
recall on batteries for some Powerbook models

Dear Apple Customer:

Apple has determined that certain lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
containing cells manufactured by Sony Corporation of Japan pose a
safety risk that may result in overheating. The affected batteries were
sold worldwide, in systems and separately, from October 2003 through
August 2006 for use with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4,
12-inch PowerBook G4, 15-inch PowerBook G4.

Apple is voluntarily recalling the affected batteries and has initiated
a worldwide exchange program to provide you with a new replacement
battery, free of charge. This program is being conducted in cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other
international safety authorities.

Issue: The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Apple received nine confirmed reports in the United States of these
batteries overheating. Apple urges you to stop using your battery and
to order a replacement battery immediately. After removing the recalled
battery from the iBook or PowerBook, you should plug in the AC adapter
to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives.

Product: Please use the chart below to identify the battery model and
serial numbers that apply to your iBook or PowerBook. If the first 5
digits of your battery's 12-digit serial number fall within the noted
ranges, please order a replacement battery immediately. To view the
model and serial numbers labeled on the bottom of the battery, you must
remove the battery from the computer. The battery serial number is
printed in black or dark gray lettering beneath a barcode.

No other Apple notebook computers are affected by this recall.
Computer model

Battery model number

Battery serial number range

12-inch iBook G4

A1061

ZZ338 - ZZ427
3K429 - 3K611
6C519 - 6C552 ending with S9WA, S9WC, or S9WD

12-inch PowerBook G4

A1079

ZZ411 - ZZ427
3K428 - 3K611

15-inch PowerBook G4

A1078 and A1148

3K425 - 3K601
6N530 - 6N551 ending with THTA, THTB, or THTC
6N601 ending with THTC

Note: If your battery's serial number does not match any of the ranges
listed above, you do not have to exchange your battery.
What to do: To begin the battery exchange process, go to the Apple
website at http://support.apple.com/batteryprogram. You will be asked
for the serial number of your computer, the serial number of your
battery, and a ship-to address. After serial number verification, a new
battery will be shipped to you free of charge. You may exchange up to
three batteries through the website. When you receive the replacement
battery, please use the same shipping packaging and the included
prepaid shipping label to return the recalled battery to Apple for
proper disposal. If you do not have access to the website listed above,
you can call Apple at 800-275-2273 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,
central standard time, seven days a week, for further assistance.

Thank you for your cooperation with this exchange program.

Apple

wrote:

> Hi all
>
> Below is a copy of an e-mail I just received from Apple in regards to a
> recall on batteries for some Powerbook models...

But you already knew about this, right? I mean you have a TV,
newspaper, Internet connection, right? 'Cause this is /old/ "news!"

Davoud

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Sorry

Last I heard of story with the Sony made batteries didnot mention Apple
as part of the recall at that time. It was thought they and some
companies might be included. I think the brand that was included in the
store was Dell.

Michael

Mike Rosenberg wrote:
> Davoud <> wrote:
>
> > But you already knew about this, right?
>
> I'm guessing he was unaware prior to receiving the email from Apple.
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<> wrote:

> Hi all
>
> Below is a copy of an e-mail I just received from Apple in regards to a
> recall on batteries for some Powerbook models
>
> Dear Apple Customer:

Also you should be aware that World War II has now ended, and that the
atom has been split.

--
Adrian

Come on people give the guy a break. He's aware of his pointless effort by
now. He was only trying to be helpful. How about I heard the news the day it
made to the media, took action registered my battery right on the same day.
Then 1 week later, I received the same email Apple sent to OP. That was the
true useless old news.