Battery Recall
Apple has initiated a worldwide battery exchange program for certain rechargeable batteries that were sold for use with:
- 15-inch MacBook Pro computer systems from February 2006 through May 2006.
- 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4 computer systems from October 2004 through May 2005.
- 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4 computer systems from October 2003 through August 2006.
| Computer model | Battery model number | Battery serial number range | Specific Exchange Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-inch iBook G4 | A1061 | ZZ338 - ZZ427 3K429 - 3K611 6C519 - 6C552 ending with S9WA, S9WC or S9WD |
Sony Related Recall; 2006 |
| A1061 | HQ441 & HQ507 | LG Related Recall; 2005 | |
| 12-inch PowerBook G4 | A1079 | ZZ411 - ZZ427 3K428 - 3K611 |
Sony Related Recall; 2006 |
| A1079 | 3X446 & 3X510 | LG Related Recall; 2005 | |
| 15-inch PowerBook G4 | A1078 A1148 |
3K425 - 3K601 6N530 - 6N551 ending with THTA, THTB, or THTC 6N601 ending with THTC |
Sony Related Recall; 2006 |
| A1078 | 3X446 & 3X509 | LG Related Recall; 2005 | |
| 15-inch MacBook Pro | A1175 | Serial number that ends with U7SA, U7SB or U7SC |
MacBook Pro Battery Recall; 2006 |
Important Notes
- The batteries effected by the Sony Related Recall; 2006 and the LG Related Recall; 2005 are fire hazards. If you find one, DO NOT use it. Take it out and request, via the links, to get it replaced.
- The batteries effected by the MacBook Pro Battery Recall; 2006 are defective in terms of charging cycles and overall life expectancy; they are not fire hazards. You can continue to use them until you get your replacement.
- To get a battery replaced, use the appropriate link above and fill out the form on the left side of the page.
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