Product description

Rechargeable lithium ion batteries, 3 models:A1061 (for the 12 inch iBook), A1079 )for the 12 inch PowerBook and A1078 (for the 15 inch PowerBook).

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Reason the product is recalled

Batteries may overheat causing damage to the computer and, if the overheated battery comes into contact with combustible material, posing a fire hazard with a consequent risk of burns or other injuries.

The hazards to consumers

Fire (risk of burns or other injuries).

What consumers should do

Apple will contact customers and make arrangements to provide them with a replacement battery.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Apple Computer Australia Pty Ltd

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2005/7775 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.