Apple recalls PowerBook batteries

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Apple Recalls 28,000 15" Powerbook
Batteries

Apple Recalls 28,000 15" Powerbook
Batteries 08/19/2004 12:51 PM

Apple recalls 28,000 PowerBook batteries

Apple recalls 28,000 PowerBook batteries 08/19/2004 12:27 PM
Apple has agreed to recall about 28,000 batteries used in its 15-inch PowerBook G4 laptop computers, the U.S...

Apple recalls 15-in. PowerBook batteries

Apple recalls 15-in. PowerBook batteries 08/19/2004 04:58 PM
Apple Computer Inc. has issued a recall for about 28,000 PowerBook batteries sold between January and August for use with its 15-in. PowerBook G4 computers

Apple recalls 28,000 PowerBook G4
batteries

Apple recalls 28,000 PowerBook G4
batteries 08/21/2004 04:39 PM
Personal Computer World Aug 21 2004 8:48PM GMT

Apple recalls PowerBook batteries
(MacCentral)

Apple recalls PowerBook batteries
(MacCentral) 08/19/2004 12:05 PM
MacCentral - Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday issued a recall for PowerBook batteries sold from January 2004 through August 2004 for use with 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) notebook computers. The batteries, made by LG Chem, Ltd. of South Korea, could overheat, posing a fire hazard -- Apple said they have received four such reports, although no injuries have been reported.

Apple recalls 15in PowerBook batteries

Apple recalls 15in PowerBook batteries 08/20/2004 05:00 AM
Fire hazard

Apple Recalls PowerBook Batteries (PC
World)

Apple Recalls PowerBook Batteries (PC
World) 08/19/2004 05:24 PM
PC World - Faulty units pose a fire hazard; will be replaced free of charge.

Apple Recalls Batch of PowerBook
Batteries

Apple Recalls Batch of PowerBook
Batteries 08/19/2004 03:20 PM
Apple is voluntarily recalling about 28,000 rechargeable batteries used in its 15-inch PowerBook G4 notebooks after learning that an internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat.

Apple Recalls Batteries for 15-Inch
PowerBook G4s (19-Aug-2004; 1.5K)

Apple Recalls Batteries for 15-Inch
PowerBook G4s (19-Aug-2004; 1.5K) 08/19/2004 10:25 PM

Apple Recalls Batteries for 15-inch
PowerBook G4s (23-Aug-2004; 1.6K)

Apple Recalls Batteries for 15-inch
PowerBook G4s (23-Aug-2004; 1.6K) 08/27/2004 01:31 PM

Apple Recalls 28,000 PowerBook Batteries
Due to Overheating Concern (NewsFactor)

Apple Recalls 28,000 PowerBook Batteries
Due to Overheating Concern (NewsFactor) 08/20/2004 04:49 PM
NewsFactor - Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has issued a warning related to potential problems with the batteries in some 28,000 of its 15-inch PowerBook G4 laptop computers, telling customers that the batteries may pose a fire hazard due to overheating.

Apple Recalls Laptop Batteries

Apple Recalls Laptop Batteries 06/05/2005 11:45 PM
Mark H. Anbinder (~170 words)

Apple Recalls Laptop Batteries -- Apple has announced a voluntary recall of certain rechargeable laptop batteries sold with, or sold separately for use with, its 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4, and 15-inch PowerBook G4 models from Oct-04 through May-05. The company, which acted in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and international authorities, says the affected batteries could overheat, posing a potential fire hazard. The batteries will be replaced at no cost to the owner.

Apple recalls 28,000 laptop batteries

Apple recalls 28,000 laptop batteries 08/19/2004 12:24 PM

Apple recalls overheating batteries

Apple recalls overheating batteries 08/19/2004 12:57 PM
The Mac maker says it will replace about 28,000 batteries in one model of PowerBook G4 and tells people to stop using the notebook.

Apple issues a recall on certain 15''
PowerBook G4 Batteries

Apple issues a recall on certain 15''
PowerBook G4 Batteries 08/21/2004 03:05 PM
Apple is voluntarily recalling lithium ion rechargeable batteries that fall within a certain span of serial numbers. These batteries would have been sold worldwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for use with 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) notebook computers. To see if the battery from your PowerBook is one of those being recalled, remove it from your 'Book and follow the instructions for "Identifying your battery" found here.

CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and
PowerBook Computer Batteries

CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and
PowerBook Computer Batteries 06/06/2005 12:12 AM

Verizon recalls cell phone batteries

Verizon recalls cell phone batteries 06/25/2004 08:38 PM
The batteries, some of which may be fake, have caused minor fires and injuries.

Some 15" Alu-Powerbook batteries
recalled

Some 15" Alu-Powerbook batteries
recalled 08/20/2004 12:40 AM
15-inch PowerBook G4 Battery Exchange Program In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other international safety authorities, Apple is voluntarily recalling certain lithium ion rechargeable batteries that were sold worldwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for use with 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) notebook computers. These batteries were manufactured by LG Chem, Ltd. of South Korea. [...] Q. If I have a battery with Model No. A1075, do I need to exchange my battery? A....

PowerBook Batteries Recalled

PowerBook Batteries Recalled 08/19/2004 11:52 AM
Some 28,000 rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers are being recalled voluntarily by Apple, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. An internal short in the batteries made by LG Chem Ltd., of South Korea, can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. By Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple warns about bad batteries

Apple warns about bad batteries 08/19/2004 12:40 PM
Apple is recalling 28,000 faulty batteries for its 15-inch Powerbook G4 laptops.

MPs Batter Apple Over iPod Batteries

MPs Batter Apple Over iPod Batteries 01/23/2004 02:23 PM
The iPod's limited battery life has already caused Apple some grief. Now a collection of British politicians are putting the boot in, but Apple says their claims are inaccurate. By Graeme Wearden (ZDNet UK via MyAppleMenu)

Apple investigates iPod batteries

Apple investigates iPod batteries 02/10/2004 02:37 PM
Apple says it will look into claims made about the iPod's battery life after legal action is taken against it.

Apple to Pay Up for Faulty iPod
Batteries

Apple to Pay Up for Faulty iPod
Batteries 06/05/2005 11:59 PM
Thousands of customers complained about problems with the iPod's battery life; eight filed a class-action lawsuit. The group of eight have tentatively won $50 vouchers and extended service warranties for up to 2 million customers in the United States that purchased first, second and third generation iPods from Apple.

Apple faces lawsuits over iPod batteries

Apple faces lawsuits over iPod batteries 02/10/2004 02:41 PM
CNET Feb 10 2004 6:49PM GMT

Apple to Recall 28,000 Laptop Batteries
(Reuters)

Apple to Recall 28,000 Laptop Batteries
(Reuters) 08/19/2004 12:04 PM
Reuters - Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O) has agreed to recall about 28,000 batteries used in its 15-inch PowerBook G4 laptop computers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday.

New Fed Site Recalls.gov Lists Safety
Recalls

New Fed Site Recalls.gov Lists Safety
Recalls 12/17/2004 06:36 PM
President Bush has asked all federal agencies to streamline communications with the public and improve interagency information sharing in order to enhance public security. Therefore, to provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create www.recalls.gov -- a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls.

Fuji Novel Batteries “Reverse Current
Prevention” Protects Devices From Harm /
The Only Alkaline Batteries to Offer
this Superior Equipment Protection
Feature

Fuji Novel Batteries “Reverse Current
Prevention” Protects Devices From Harm /
The Only Alkaline Batteries to Offer
this Superior Equipment Protection
Feature 02/01/2005 08:46 PM
Fuji Novel Batteries, one of the largest manufacturers of batteries for portable electronics and digital cameras worldwide, is pleased to offer a specially engineered “reverse current protection” feature in its Fuji Novel D-Size and C-Size alkaline batteries. This feature actually blocks the completion of negative-to-negative current in batteries that are connected in series, thereby virtually eliminating potential damage and premature discharge from reverse current in incorrectly installed batteries. [PRWEB Jan 26, 2005]

Apple on G5 PowerBook: Not so fast

Apple on G5 PowerBook: Not so fast 02/01/2005 09:06 PM
Company faces tough road in designing a G5 processor-based PowerBook that meets its standards for thickness, weight and other aesthetics.

Apple PowerBook G4 (12-Inch)

Apple PowerBook G4 (12-Inch) 06/21/2004 12:15 PM
Though it's heavier than other ultraportables, the G4 is also less expensive, and it doesn't scrimp on features. By Richard Fisco, PC Magazine (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple 15-inch PowerBook G4

Apple 15-inch PowerBook G4 10/31/2003 07:27 PM
CNET Oct 31 2003 6:35PM ET

Apple 17-Inch PowerBook G4

Apple 17-Inch PowerBook G4 08/12/2004 06:55 PM
By Justin Ong, Hardware Zone (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple Refreshes PowerBook Line

Apple Refreshes PowerBook Line 02/01/2005 08:41 PM
With the much-anticipated G5 PowerBooks yet to be seen, Apple has refreshed its current PowerBook line with speedier processors and faster DVD burning. Apple's portables now top out at 1.67 GHz and feature two new technologies: a scrolling touchpad and motion sensor to protect the PowerBook's hard drive in case of a fall.

Apple increases performance of PowerBook
G4s

Apple increases performance of PowerBook
G4s 04/19/2004 08:27 AM
Apple today announced a new line of PowerBook G4 notebooks with faster PowerPC G4 processors running at up to 1.5 GHz; faster graphics performance; and a 4x SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) for burning professional-quality DVDs...

Apple Ramps-Up PowerBook Graphics

Apple Ramps-Up PowerBook Graphics 04/26/2004 08:52 AM
ATI has announced that Apple's newly upgraded 15- and 17-inch PowerBook G4 notebooks feature the Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics card, "the world's fastest mobile graphics processing unit." By Macworld UK (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple 15" PowerBook G4 Battery Recall

Apple 15" PowerBook G4 Battery Recall 08/19/2004 04:34 PM
Apple is voluntarily recalling certain lithium ion rechargeable batteries that were sold worldwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for use with 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) notebook computers. These batteries were manufactured by LG Chem, Ltd. of South Korea.

The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apple received four reports of these batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. Apple urges you to stop using your battery and to order a replacement battery immediately. If you continue to use your battery, do not leave it unattended and check for signs of overheating.

Apple iPod and PowerBook Promo?

Apple iPod and PowerBook Promo? 03/06/2004 02:02 AM
At least one New Zealand reseller is advertising a $99 NZ Dollar (~$66 USD) 20GB iPod with purchase of a PowerBook. While the site is not an offici...

Apple Introduces New PowerBook G4 Line

Apple Introduces New PowerBook G4 Line 04/19/2004 09:34 AM
Apple® today announced a new line of PowerBook® G4 notebooks with faster PowerPC G4 processors running at up to 1.5 GHz; faster graphics performance; and a 4x SuperDrive™ (DVD-R/CD-RW) for burning professional-quality DVDs—all housed in the industry-leading aluminum enclosures that have defined the latest generation of PowerBooks. All new PowerBook G4s come standard with AirPort® Extreme* 54 Mbps 802.11g pre-installed for wireless networking right out of the box.

Apple: iMac G5 doesn't equal PowerBook
G5

Apple: iMac G5 doesn't equal PowerBook
G5 09/01/2004 12:34 AM
Apple may have managed to massage a G5 processor into the new iMac, but that doesn't mean the company is ready to unveil a PowerBook with the same chip...

Apple VP: Don't expect PowerBook G5
anytime soon

Apple VP: Don't expect PowerBook G5
anytime soon 04/19/2004 08:34 PM
Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of hardware product marketing, told the BBC today that a PowerBook using the PowerPC G5 processor is still a long way off...
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