News Apple Recalls PowerBook Batteries

From PCWorld.com

Apple Computer this week launched a voluntary worldwide 15-inch PowerBook G4 battery exchange program to deal with 28,000 potentially faulty units.

An internal short of the batteries can cause them to overheat, posing a fire hazard. The units were made by LG Chem in South Korea. Apple is replacing the batteries at no charge.

The company says that it has received just four reports of the batteries overheating, and that no injuries have been reported. In the interests of customers, however, the company warns: "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."

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It's reported that not all PowerBooks, and no IBooks are affected. Those of you owning a 15" PowerBook (much like this one) should seriously consider sending their batteries in for an exchange - the last thing we want to see is a PowerBook on fire.

 

That's why I'm always slightly dubious about using a lappy on my lap...

 

Here's the link to the exchange program details on the Apple Website:

https://depot.info.apple.com/batteryexchange/index.html

You only need send your battery back if it falls within a range of serial numbers.