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macking104

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Jan 14, 2003
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Best Buy is recalling ATG MBP batteries because they might catch on fire while charging...
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/Reca...ATG-Replacement-Batteries-for-the-MacBook-Pro

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.

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.
 
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