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Apple recalls exploding batteries!
Here’s a copy/paste of the article (note the absense of the word “explode”):
Apple recalls PowerBook batteries
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) – Apple Computer said Thursday it will recall 28,000 batteries used in its PowerBook laptop computers due to fire-hazard concerns.
Apple (AAPL: news, chart, profile) said the recall applies only to certain rechargeable batteries used in its 15-inch PowerBook G4 computers. Apple said it launched the recall after receiving four reports of batteries overheating, although no injuries have been reported.
The batteries, made by South Korea’s LG Chemical, contain cells that were made in the last week of December 2003. The batteries have the model number A1045 and serial numbers that begin with HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407 or HQ408.
Apple said customers should stop using the batteries and contact Apple for a free replacement.
Rotten apples.