PRA number
2004/7183
Published date
Product description
Macintosh Powerbook Batteries. For use with Macintosh PowerBook notebook computers. Model Numbers A1045 - Serial Number range HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407, HQ408.
Reasons the product is recalled
The batteries may overheat causing damage to the computer and, if the overheated battery comes into contact with combustible material, posing a fire hazard.
The hazards to consumers
Overheating.
What consumers should do
Apple will contact all PowerBook customers whose details it has in order to advise them of the recall and make arrangements to provide those customers who have an affected battery unit with a replacement battery.
Supplier
Apple Computer Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
