Approximately 5,100 ATG lithium-ion replacement batteries for MacBook Pro notebook computers have been recalled because they can catch fire while charging. There have been 13 reports of these batteries catching fire, including one incident resulting in a serious burn to a consumer's leg. These black and white batteries were sold at Bestbuy.com and Partstore.com, or shipped through Geek Squad Protection from September 2008 through June 2012. Best Buy is offering a replacement Apple brand battery or a $50 gift card as a full refund.
The battery's internal components can overheat and catch fire during the charging process. This poses a significant risk of fire damage to the computer and surrounding property, as well as a risk of serious thermal burns to users.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery, remove it from the computer and contact Best Buy for a replacement Apple brand battery or a $50 Best Buy gift card as a full refund. Best Buy is contacting its customers directly.
ATG replacement battery MC-MBOOK13B for black MacBook Pro
ATG replacement battery MC-BOOK13W for white MacBook Pro computers.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response