Apple announced a recall of 1.8 million laptop batteries.

If you own a 12 or 15-inch PowerBook G4, or a 12-inch iBook G4, check the serial number against the ones listed at http://support.apple.com/batteryprogram. You can request a replacement battery there or call (800) 275-2273

The recall news comes “hot on the heels” of Dell & Sony’s battery recall last week.

“Apple Recalls Batteries” [CPSC] (Thanks to Tim & Jay!)

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