CPSC recall 04201
Rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-03-11
On 2025-03-11 the CPSC announced a recall of Rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers by Apple Computer, citing an internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04201 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2004-08-19 |
| Published | 2025-03-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Apple Computer |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers | The recalled batteries are used with the 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) laptop computer. The batteries, which contain cells manufactured during the last week of December 2003 only, have the model number A1045 and serial numbers that begin with HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407, or HQ408. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label on the bottom of the battery. The battery is approximately 4 inches long, 3 inches wide, and ¾ inches tall. No other PowerBook or iBook batteries are involved in this recall.
Reason
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Apple-Announce-Recall-of-PowerBook-Computer-Batteries-
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