CPSC recall 06-245, announced August 24, 2006, covers Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers only (about 1.1 million units). These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Apple to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. Recall contact: call (800) 275-2273, or go to www.apple.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Computer model name Battery model number Battery serial numbers 12-inch iBook G4 A1061 ZZ338 through ZZ4273K429 through 3K6116C519 through 6C552 12-inch PowerBook G4 A1079 ZZ411 through ZZ4273K428 through 3K611 15-inch PowerBook G4 A1078 and A1148 3K425 through 3K6016N530 through 6N5516N601 No other Apple notebook computers are involved in this recall.
Which products are included?
The recalled lithium-ion batteries were used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. Consumers should remove the battery from the computer to view the model and serial numbers labeled on the bottom of the unit. Computer model name Battery model number Battery serial numbers 12-inch iBook G4 A1061 ZZ338 through ZZ4273K429 through 3K6116C519 through 6C552 12-inch PowerBook G4 A1079 ZZ411 through ZZ4273K428 through 3K611 15-inch PowerBook G4 A1078 and A1148 3K425 through 3K6016N530 through 6N5516N601 No other Apple notebook computers are involved in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- October 2003 through August 2006
- Price paid
- $130 to $2,300
Why it was recalled
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Apple has received nine reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of minor burns from handling overheated computers and other reports of minor property damage. No serious injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Apple to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. After removing the recalled battery from their iBook or PowerBook, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 275-2273, or go to www.apple.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sony
- Manufacturer
- Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan, Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Laptop batteries
- Recall number
- 06-245
- Units
- About 1.1 million battery packs (an additional 700,000 battery packs were sold outside the U.S.)
- Manufactured in
- Japan, Taiwan, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Apple's online store, Apple retail stores nationwide, and Apple Authorized Resellers from October 2003 through August 2006 for between $900 and $2300. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130.
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers only
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1.1 million units: the 5th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Sony is named in 14 CPSC notices in this index, from 2003 to 2017. This recall is the 3rd. The one before: Sony Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made (06-231, Aug 2006). 9 of them are battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled the same month the notice says sales ended.
Recall contact information
Contact Apple at (800) 275-2273 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday or log on to Apple's Web site at www.apple.com to check the battery's serial number and request a replacement battery.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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