"Reaction [beta]"

First Dell, now Apple 24 Aug 2006

After nine reports of overheating - including two cases in which users reported minor burns and property damage - Apple has announced that it is recalling 1.8 million batteries.

Users of its iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 laptop models (sold between October 2003 and August 2006) are advised to remove the Sony-manufactured lithium-ion batteries immediately and store them in a safe place.

Read more at CNET / take a look at Apple's support page.

Related: A serious usability issue - Dell recalls 4.1 million notebook computer batteries because they could erupt in flames.

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