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Re: Apple Follows in Dell's Footsteps, Recalls Laptop Batteries
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire 2006-08-27 05:55:45

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On the heels of Dell's announcement last week that it would recall 4.1 million laptop computer batteries, Apple is recalling 1.8 million Sony batteries used in its Macintosh notebook computers. The batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers. The recalled batteries were used with the 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. Apple sold about 1.1 million of the Sony lithium ion batteries in the United States. Apple has warned customers to stop using the recalled batteries immediately.

Re: Apple Follows in Dell's Footsteps, Recalls Laptop Batteries
Posted by: GreenApple123 2006-08-31 16:01:29 In reply to: Jennifer LeClaire

I bought a replacement battery for my iBook about a month ago and it works great. Is there any reason to think that a replacement laptop battery would be any worse than the manufacturers? My iBook is not covered by the recent recall but should I have gone through Apple regardless?