The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·13739·Announced 2013-06-19

Best Buy Recalls ATG MacBook Pro Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Best Buy is recalling ATG replacement batteries for MacBook Pro computers because they can catch fire while charging, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 13 reported incidents, including one report of a serious burn injury, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

Best Buy is recalling approximately 5,100 ATG lithium-ion replacement batteries for MacBook Pro notebook computers. The recall includes both black batteries (model number MC-MBOOK13B) and white batteries (model number MC-BOOK13W), which feature the ATG logo. These batteries were 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. The batteries were manufactured by BTI Corp. of Las Vegas and made in China.

The recall is being issued because the batteries can catch fire while charging. The firm has received 13 reports that the battery caught fire, including one report of a serious burn to a consumer's leg.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery and remove it from the computer. They should 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. For more information, consumers can call Best Buy at (800) 566-7498 or visit www.bestbuy.com and click on "Product Recalls".

The recalled product

Product
ATG lithium-ion batteries
Manufacturer
BTI Corp., of Las Vegas
Category
Consumer Product — Batteries and Chargers
Hazard
Affected units
5,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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