ATG lithium-ion batteries
CPSC Recall #13-739 — June 19, 2013
Product
ATG lithium-ion batteries
Description
This recall involves both black and white ATG lithium-ion replacement batteries for MacBook Pro notebook computers. Model number "MC-MBOOK13B" is on the label of the black battery and model number "MC-BOOK13W" is on the label of the white battery. The ATG logo is on both batteries.
Hazard
The battery can catch fire while charging.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 13 reports that the battery caught fire, including one report of a serious burn to a consumer's leg.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 5,100
Sold At
Bestbuy.com and Partstore.com, or shipped to customers through the Geek Squad Protection fulfillment at Best Buy from September 2008 through June 2012 for about $50.
Manufactured In
China