Product description

Macintosh Powerbook Batteries. For use with Macintosh PowerBook notebook computers. Model Numbers A1045 - Serial Number range HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407, HQ408.

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Reason 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.

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 2004/7183 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.