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Title: It was bound to happen
Post by: kcourt on August 29, 2006, 10:17:16 AM
angry.gif   With all the recalls for bad batteries, Apple now has one report...



http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060829/D8JQ16OG0.html



Kathy  flower-smilie.gif
Title: It was bound to happen
Post by: gunug on August 29, 2006, 10:24:05 AM
I think it's kind of ironic that they're asking Apple to report in a week when everyone already knows it's the stinking Sony batteries:

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Japan's trade ministry ordered Apple's Japan branch to report on its findings and measures to prevent future troubles by Sept. 5 or it could face a fine of up to 300,000 yen ($2,570) under Japan's consumer safety laws.
Title: It was bound to happen
Post by: Xairbusdriver on August 29, 2006, 12:30:36 PM
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Japan's trade ministry ordered Apple's Japan branch to report on its findings and measures to prevent future troubles
Maybe Apple could suggest that all new batteries will now be made in Korea! Or, worse yet, America! Or maybe they can suggest the trade board contact Sony for more info, it might even be a "local" call! harhar.gif eusa_dance.gif
Title: It was bound to happen
Post by: Parker on August 29, 2006, 03:28:46 PM
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Or, worse yet, America!


good ol' american jobs jim...
our people need them back

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Dell has already recalled batteries from affected models in Japan. Batteries powering Sony's Vaio laptops don't have the same problems, according to the Tokyo-based manufacturer.


who knows... this may be something to get people to buy Sony Vaio laptops...
since THEIR OWN LAPTOPS ARE NOT AFFECTED!
Title: It was bound to happen
Post by: kbeartx on August 31, 2006, 09:48:26 PM
FYI, I received an emal battery recall notice today from Apple, having purchased a 12" G4 1.3 GHz PB almost exactly 2 years ago.

The msg cited "9 confirmed incidents" of overheating batteries, and mentioned that Sony was the supplier.

My battery's serial number was not in the specified range for replacement.
Title: It was bound to happen
Post by: krissel on September 01, 2006, 01:16:59 AM
I got it, too. But it is for the iBook I bought for my sister so she has to do the checking. smile.gif