Apple has determined that certain lithium-ion batteries containing cells manufactured by Sony Corporation of Japan pose a safety risk that may result in overheating under rare circumstances.
The affected batteries were sold worldwide from October 2003 through August 2006 for use with the following notebook computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4.
Apple is voluntarily recalling the affected batteries and has initiated a worldwide exchange program to provide eligible customers with a new replacement battery, free of charge. This program is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other international safety authorities.
Battery Exchange Program iBook G4 and PowerBook G4
Well, ever since Apple announced this Battery Recall, I have been trying to register my wife’s Powerbook and spare battery to the program. Unfortunately, I kept getting an invalid serial number (battery). I checked the battery model and serial number prefix and it falls within the criteria… until today! Yeah, I checked again and noticed that you need to check the suffix as well. Although the spare battery’s prefix started with 6N5, the suffix did not end with THTA/B/C!
So, for those who tried claiming for their replacement batteries, check the site again and see if your battery really falls within the defective batch!
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