Dell Recall Information
Dell has identified a potential issue associated with certain batteries sold with Dell Latitude and Inspiron notebook computers. As of August 15, 2006, Dell is voluntarily recalling certain Dell-branded batteries with cells manufactured by Sony and offering free replacements for these batteries. For more information or to see if your laptop battery model has been affected, visit https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Default.aspx.

Apple Recall Information
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Apple is voluntarily recalling certain lithium ion rechargeable batteries that were sold from October 2004 through May 2005 for use with the following notebook computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. For more information or to see if your laptop battery model has been affected, visit https://depot.info.apple.com/batteryexchange/index.html?lang=en.

Lenovo Recall Information
Lenovo is voluntarily recalling about 526,000 lithium-ion batteries worldwide that were manufactured by Sony Corporation. The batteries were sold in ThinkPad notebooks or as replacement batteries between February 2005 and September 2006. Lenovo has confirmed that these batteries are subject to overheating, posing a potential fire hazard. Lenovo will provide free replacements for all recalled batteries. Full details of which systems could be affected and how customers can claim free replacements are available at: http://ibmpcd.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?pIuiQACBQSVsnjLLgImjnximjJoHkpgnihOLjQJhuV2VR