CPSC Recall in 2013: Best Buy Recalls ATG Replacement Batteries for the MacBook Pro Due to Fire, Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2013.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-739

Date: June 19, 2013

Product Name: ATG lithium-ion batteries

Recall Description:

This recall involves both black and white ATG lithium-ion replacement batteries for MacBook Pro notebook computers. Model number "MC-MBOOK13B" is on the label of the black battery and model number "MC-BOOK13W" is on the label of the white battery. The ATG logo is on both batteries.

Hazard Description:

The battery can catch fire while charging.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 5,100

Incidents:

The firm has received 13 reports that the battery caught fire, including one report of a serious burn to a consumer's leg.

Sold At:

Bestbuy.com and Partstore.com, or shipped to customers through the Geek Squad Protection fulfillment at Best Buy from September 2008 through June 2012 for about $50. 

Manufactured In:

China