Apple Computer Inc. recalled 1.8 million of its laptop batteries because they pose a fire hazard, a move that follows a similar recall last week by Dell Inc. of 4.1 million batteries, some of which ignited while in use.
On the flip side of the coin, Dell Inc.'s recall of 4.1 million notebook computer batteries could cost Sony Corp. anywhere from ¥10 billion to ¥ 50 billion ($85 million-$430 million), hurting the Japanese electronics maker's short-term earnings and its brand image.
Dell (Charts), the world's largest personal computer manufacturer, announced Tuesday the biggest recall in its 22-year history, saying the lithium-ion batteries made by Sony could smoke and catch fire.
Sony is screwed
Sony estimated costs related to the Apple and Dell recalls will total between $172 million and $258 million.
...So guys if u have a 12-inch iBook G4/ 12-inch PowerBook G4/15-inch PowerBook G4 with corresponding Battery model numbers:A1061/A1079/(A1078 and A1148) & bought it October 2003 through August 2006...better get a replacement from "apple" @ https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/
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