Today, August 24, 2006, Apple issued a recall for some of the batteries found in its iBook G4 and Powerbook G4 laptops.
The batteries are being recalled because they pose a safety threat to users due to severe overheating.
For details, see the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website.
To determine if your battery has been recalled or to exchange a recalled battery with Apple, use their battery exchange program.