08.236.2006 - Apple recalls approximately 1.8 million lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony.

Apple has determined that certain lithium-ion batteries containing cells manufactured by Sony Corporation of Japan pose a safety risk that may result in overheating under rare circumstances. The affected batteries were sold worldwide from October 2003 through August 2006 for use with the following notebook computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. Affected Battery models include: A1061 serial number range ZZ338-ZZ427, 3K429-3K611, 6C519-6C552 A1079 serial number range ZZ411-ZZ427, 3K428-3K611 A1078 and A1148 serial number range 3K425-3K601, 6N530-6N551, 6N601 - View Additional Information - Visit Apple Computer, Inc.