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).
See a list of details to help identify the product
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.
