CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and PowerBook Computer Batteries

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-179

Date: May 19, 2005

Product Name: Rechargeable batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 computers

Recall Description:

The recalled lithium ion batteries are used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. The recalled batteries include those with model numbers A1061, A1078 and A1079 and serial numbers that begin with HQ441 through HQ507 or 3X446 through 3X510. Consumers should remove the battery from the computer to view the model and serial numbers labeled on the bottom of the unit. No other PowerBook or iBook batteries are involved in this recall.Computer model nameBattery model numberBattery serial number range12-inch iBook G4A1061HQ441 - HQ50712-inch PowerBook G4A10793X446 - 3X51015-inch PowerBook G4A10783X446 - 3X509

Hazard Description:

An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 128,000 units (in the United States)

Incidents:

Apple has received six reports worldwide of batteries overheating, including two reports in the United States.

Sold At:

National and regional resellers, catalogers, and Apple's online and retail stores sold the computers with the batteries from October 2004 through May 2005 for between $900 to $2300. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan and China

Custom Label:

Computer Manufacturer:

Custom Field:

Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.