[DM-MUG] PowerBook and iBook Battery Recall

[John Rearick]

Apple is recalling some batteries for iBook and PowerBook computers.   
This is different from the recall from 2004.  The following is from  
Apple's web site at http://www.apple.com/support/batteryexchange

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 October 2004 through May 2005 for use with  
the following notebook computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook  
G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. These batteries were manufactured by LG  
Chem, Ltd. of South Korea.

The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard to  
consumers. Apple has received six consumer reports of these batteries  
overheating. If you have a recalled battery, please stop using it and  
order a replacement battery immediately. Once you have removed the  
battery, plug in the AC adapter to power the computer. If you must  
temporarily use your computer with the battery, do not leave it  
unattended and check for signs of overheating.

Apple has initiated a worldwide exchange program and will provide  
eligible customers with a new replacement battery, free of charge.

More information and the serial numbers of affected batteries can be  
found at http://www.apple.com/support/batteryexchange