[Recalled] Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers only — The recalled lithium-ion batteries were used with the following computers: 12-i… | CPSC 2
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Recall details
| Product | Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers only |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 06245 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 24 August 2006 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled lithium-ion batteries were used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. Consumers should remove the battery from the computer to view the model and serial numbers labeled on the bottom of the unit. Computer model name Battery model number Battery serial numbers 12-inch iBook G4 A1061 ZZ338 through ZZ4273K429 through 3K6116C519 through 6C552 12-inch PowerBook G4 A1079 ZZ411 through ZZ4273K428 through 3K611 15-inch PowerBook G4 A1078 and A1148 3K425 through 3K6016N530 through 6N5516N601 No other Apple notebook computers are involved in this recall. Hazards: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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