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24th Aug 2006, 17:17
Apple recalls 1m laptop batteries
Computer giant Apple is recalling upwards of 1.1m batteries used in its laptop computers in the US.
The announcement affects laptop computers sold between October 2003 and August 2006 and impacts the company's latest range of machines.
It follows Dell's announcement to recall more than 4m batteries from its laptops last week.
The batteries are thought to have been made by Sony, who also supplied similar batteries to Dell.
Apple has said it has received a total of nine complaints so far from users reporting "overheating" of the batteries.
The announcement was made by the United States government's Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A further 700,000 Apple laptops sold overseas are also thought to be affected but the commission does not have oversight on these machines.
Computer giant Apple is recalling upwards of 1.1m batteries used in its laptop computers in the US.
The announcement affects laptop computers sold between October 2003 and August 2006 and impacts the company's latest range of machines.
It follows Dell's announcement to recall more than 4m batteries from its laptops last week.
The batteries are thought to have been made by Sony, who also supplied similar batteries to Dell.
Apple has said it has received a total of nine complaints so far from users reporting "overheating" of the batteries.
The announcement was made by the United States government's Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A further 700,000 Apple laptops sold overseas are also thought to be affected but the commission does not have oversight on these machines.