p2pnet - rss feed: Apple user’s ‘minor burns’
p2pnet.net News:- A Japanese woman received minor burns after her Apple laptop, with a faulty Sony battery installed, caught fire, admits Apple.
Now it’s been ordered to report, on what’s said to be the first incident of its kind in Japan, to the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry within seven days.
A user, “sustained minor burns after the the iBook G4 computer caught fire, according to Apple spokeswoman Michiko Matsumoto, who confirmed the case,” continues the Associated Press.
Dell and Apple had to recall millions of dangerous lithium-ion batteries and the trade ministry has told 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,” says AP.
The trade ministry has also instructed other Japanese electronic makers to check the safety of their laptop batteries.
Also See:
caught fire - Sony, Dell, battery fires, August 24, 2006
Associated Press - Apple laptop fire reported in Japan; investigation ordered, August 29, 2006
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