Apples iphone 6s battery issue is larger than the company first thought. Apple has made a recall of sorts although its not classified as an official recall by offering an iphone 5 battery replacement program to replace batteries in a small number of iphone 5s. Consumer product safety commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency. Consumers should never have to worry that a batterypowered device. Jan 15, 2018 apples problems with the macgyvered patch to the iphone battery issue refuses to go away over the weekend more representatives from the us government have contacted apple to ask what is going. Recalls from the us consumer product safety commission. Washington, april 30, 2020 prnewswire the cpsc announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below.
Were recalling these models due to overheating fears. Jan 25, 2017 hp expands battery recall to 101,000 more laptops. Modular robotics recalls rechargeable battery packs due to. Hp recalls 50,000 lithiumion laptop batteries over fire risk. Consumer product safety commission or cpsc has since indicated that apple has received 26 reports of batteries overheating in affected. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cases and contact mixbin. The batteries in the recalled laptop computers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Risk of fire is real, and we really need to modernize the standards for lithiumion batteries welcome to the consumerist archives thanks for visiting. Apple recalls macbook pro models due to defective batteries. In the last year, the cpsc has faced two massive recalls of devices that use lithiumion batteries. Apple iphone screen manufacturer japan display to offer flexible lcds. Apple will replace affected batteries free of charge. How to tell if your iphone 5 is affected by apples. Yesterday, the cpsc in conjunction with coby electronics corp. Hp recalls 78,500 more laptop batteries because of fire. Aug 26, 2014 if you bought an iphone 5 in the months after apples bestselling smartphone launched and youve been having battery problems, youll want to pay attention to this.
Us cpsc working to improve battery safety standards following. Following our post below showing you how to check if your iphone 6s is eligible for apples battery replacement program, the company has now added its own tool via the. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible. Apple has issued a partial recall of their iphone 6s. Mar, 2019 hp laptop owners concerned about whether or not their laptop batteries are affected by the recall are advised by hp and the cpsc to visit hps battery safety recall and replacement program. Mar, 2019 hp recalls 78,500 more laptop batteries because of fire concerns the recall is an expansion of one previously announced in january 2018.
Hp recalls more pcs after a small number of reports of overheating batteries and a user burning their hand. Apple on thursday announced that it is voluntarily recalling certain macbook pro models because of defective and possibly dangerous batteries it is also launching a battery replacement program. How to check iphone 6s serial numbers eligible for battery. Consumer product safety commission or cpsc has since indicated that apple has. According to apple, iphone 7 offers up to 2 hours longer battery life than iphone 6s, and iphone 7 plus offers up to an hour longer battery life than iphone 6s plus.
Toshiba recalls 100,000 laptops after battery meltdowns. For instance, if you enter the search term iphone, youll get a list of iphone related recalls, from iphone cases to battery cases to wall chargers. Below are details of some of the product recalls apple has announced for the iphone. Information on the recall has been posted to the cpscs web site. If you see the apps name in the coding in that section, youll know that its causing iphone 5c battery problems. Toshiba received four reports of the battery packs overheating and melting, though the cpsc said no injuries have been reported. Aug 14, 2006 according to the cpsc, lithiumion batteries have been cited in recalls of other laptop models, including computers from hewlettpackard and from apple computer.
Battery packs previously identified as not affected by the march 30, 2016 recall are included in this expanded announcement. Apple will replace your iphone battery even if it passes a test. She took the phone in this year and left it for a couple hours, and when she returned, they handed the phone to her and said they wouldnt fix it because they found water damage inside. Cpsc recall remedy notice due to covid19 due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding covid19, some of the remedies identified in recall press releases may not be available at this time. There was a limited recall of iphone 6s batteries blamed on a manufacturing issue, problems in china and recently reports of widespread iphone 6. Rocketfishtm model rfkl12 mobile battery cases for iphone 3g and 3gs recalled by best buy due to fire hazard. Best buy announces the recall of rocketfish battery case for iphone 3g3gs due to fire hazard recalled. Then i connect and walk 10 feet away and back to no wifi. Rocketfish battery case for iphone 3g3gs recalled by best buy due to fire hazard important. Fesses up to iphone 6 battery issue, releases fix aapl blames lithiumion batteries for sudden shutdowns by brad moon, investorplace contributor feb 24, 2017, 8.
List of laptop and tablet recalls 2018 and earlier. A green dot has been affixed to the replacement batteries. Jan 04, 2018 heres how to get the longest, most troublefree life out of the rechargeable battery inside your iphone or anything else that contains a battery. The recalled product is a mophie juice pack air rechargeable external battery which consists of a lithium polymer battery built into a plastic case designed to snap onto the back of. We found that a small number of iphone 6s devices made in september and october 2015 contained a battery. Consumer reports has the details on what consumer should do to stay safe. Join cpscs email subscription list and choose categories for your. Apple recalls sonymade powerbook, ibook batteries macworld. Hps updated laptop battery recall now includes 78,500. This week the cpsc issued its latest warning, cautioning consumers against continuing to use certain models of amazonbasicsbranded battery packs after it was reported that amazon recalled more. Apr 27, 2010 yesterday, the cpsc in conjunction with coby electronics corp. Best buy announces the recall of certain insignia 26inch flatpanel lcd televisions due to fire hazard recalled.
Rocketfish battery case for iphone 3g3gs recalled by. To search for recalls, just enter your device on the upper right hand side of the page. The lithiumion battery packs in the selfbalancing scootershoverboards can overheat. Cpsc is aware of one incident in which an 18monthold child placed a hat in their mouth and started to gagchoke but the toy was removed. Best buy announces the recall of certain rocketfish universal portable power sources due to fire. Initially reported by japanese site mac otakara via macrumors the rumored program was said to be targeted at the iphone 6, though the reasons behind it.
Mixbin electronics recalls iphone cases due to risk of. Apple recalls some 15inch macbook pro laptops due to fire hazard. Toshiba recalls 100,000 batteries that can melt your laptop. Cpsc focusing on other samsung battery explosions pocketnow. Consumer product safety commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the. Nov 21, 2016 apple to replace iphone 6s batteries in some handsets due to shutdown flaw apple says the recall does not represent a safety issue. Other recent laptop battery recalls dell made other voluntary recalls of 22,000 laptop batteries in december 2005, 284,000 in 2001 and 27,000 in 2000, according to the cpsc. On 20111, the consumer product safety commission cpsc published a recall regarding rocketfish model rfkl12 mobile battery cases for iphone 3g and 3gs due to a potential fire hazard. Modular robotics recalls rechargeable battery packs due to burn hazard april 29, 2020 by the cpsc leave a comment the rechargeable battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
My wife, who uses my old iphone 6s, has a battery under the recall program. Same problem, wifi issues connects to wifi, then loses it. Commission cpsc announced a recall today june 27 for 15inch apple. Fire hazard prompts gigantic dell laptop battery recall. Consumer reports explains how to find out if your device is affected, disable the battery, and request a replacement battery. Risk of fire is real, and we really need to modernize. Amazon recalls 260,000 portable chargers due to fire. Top sites apple recall on battery 2019 latest apple. The firm is aware of six incidents of batteries overheating and causing fires to the chairs and floor. Jan 02, 2018 you should replace your iphone 6 battery if youve owned the phone for a couple years and if it feels slower than normal. Apple is recalling half a million 15inch macbook pro laptops due to the potential.
Cpsc and samsung are working with the wireless industry, battery manufacturers and electrical engineers to take a fresh look at the voluntary standard for lithiumion batteries in smartphones. The latest recall is due to fire and burn hazards and is in addition to a 41,000 battery recall in june. Apple announced the iphone 5 battery replacement program friday, noting that it affects a very small percentage of iphone 5 devices, mainly devices bought in the first five months after the iphone 5 launched in 2012. Until a replacement battery pack is received, consumers should use the laptop by plugging into ac power only. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. In september last year, the cpsc announced a recall from samsung for the. The cpsc issued a recall for a small number of the chinese notebook makers battery packs, saying they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Apple is offering the iphone 6s replacement service worldwide, so no matter where you are, if your iphone 6s battery is faulty you can get it replaced for free. Fedex supply chain recalls cellphone batteries that could.
Sep 16, 2016 cpsc may expand its recall focus to other samsung battery explosions. But if youre still having battery life problems then check out the tips below to see how to troubleshoot and fix the battery life issues on your new iphone. There have been a number of recalls involving lithiumion batteries battery packs battery chargers used in cellular telephones, portable computing products, personal electronic products, and electric scooters hoverboards. Apple recalls 88,770 defective iphone 6s batteries in the uae. Consumer product safety commission cpsc on thursday announced a recall of 1. Cpsc announces recall on coby rechargeable batteries. It is important to remember that cpsc and recalling firms urge consumers not to use recalled products. Recent recalls from the consumer product safety commission.
Fedex supply chain is directly contacting consumers. Affected units were sold primarily between september 2015 and february 2017 and product eligibility is determined by the product serial number. Apple launches replacement program for defective iphone 6s. The hp laptops that are affected were shipped in the last two years, between december 2015 and december. The original safety recall was issued in january 2018, but hp expanded it earlier this year. The company originally said the replacement program would begin in late january. Apple issues a recall on ac adapters due to a rare shock risk the quickest way to see if your battery is part of the recall is turn off your laptop, remove the battery, and. Jan 05, 2018 hp has recalled some laptop and mobile workstation batteries due to an overheating problem. In a tragic hoverboard explosionrelated fire in harrisburg, pa, two young girls were killed. To provide better service in alerting the american people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create. When cnets oliver padilla went to ask for a battery replacement. Hp expands battery recall to 101,000 more laptops zdnet. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery and power down their smartphone.
How to make your iphone battery last for years 9 page 9. Apples rumored iphone 6s battery recall probably isnt. The company says a small percentage of its iphone 5 smartphones purchased between sept. Mar, 2019 hp expands fire risk laptop battery recall. Amazon recalls 260,000 portable chargers due to fire hazard. There have also been a number of recalls involving other types of batteries used in products such as batterypowered. Back in january 2018, hp issued a battery recall covering 50,000 laptop batteries which had the potential to overheat and become either a burn of fire hazard.
Apple is replacing defective batteries in 88,770 iphone 6s in the uae that were causing unexpected shutdown, the uae ministry of economy said in a statement on monday. Apple has received 26 reports of the laptops battery overheating, including. On 20041028, the consumer product safety commission cpsc published a recall regarding batteries in kyocera wireless corp. According to the cpsc, the rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. About 30,000 units are involved in this best buy battery case recall. New iphone 5 and already wifi and signal strength issues. Amazon recalls power bank chargers consumer reports.
If yours is one of the recallaffected iphone 5 units, you simply need to send the device in to apple, and the company will replace your battery for free. Mophie recalls ipod touch rechargeable external battery. Read the latest news on lithium ion batteries, including information on open recalls, regulations controlling their use, and more. Modular robotics recalls rechargeable battery packs due to burn hazard s. Jun 27, 2019 last week, apple launched a worldwide recall and replacement program for select 2015 15inch macbook pro units, sold primarily between september 2015 and february 2017, due to batteries that may. The laptops battery can overheat and possibly catch on fire. This list of iphone 6s serial numbers were produced in the range of time apple has identified as being affected by battery shutdown issues. You can get news on recalls in the us from the cpsc, but large recalls associated with consumer electronics products generally make headlines, which helps get the word out a lot. Cpsc posts recalls to its web site markets insider. How to make your iphone battery last for years 9 page 9 zdnet. Users who have batteries affected by this recall are entitled to a replacement. Apple says iphone 6s battery issue bigger than first thought. Consumer product safety commission cpsc noted that at least 99 incident reports of the batteries exploding had been received, with reports of burn injuries and property damage. Consumer product safety commission cpsc announced on thursday.
Consumer product safety commission cpsc has jurisdiction over more than 15,000 kinds of consumer products used in and around the home, in sports, recreation and schools including. Modular robotics recalls rechargeable battery packs due to burn hazard. Hp is recalling the lithiumion batteries in 50,000 laptops. The lithiumion batteries used to power the furniture can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apple says defect iphone 6s units had their batteries exposed. This may cost more money than other shops that can fix your screen, so you may want to shop around and get those fixed before you take the iphone 6s to apple. Reviews video news pictures recalls autocomplete carfection. Fast track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with cpsc to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
Aug 25, 2006 update because of a risk of fire, apple computer is recalling 1. Apple has issued a recall, letting you swap out your old iphone battery for a new one, and inquisitrs got the details on how to see if your iphone 5 qualifies. Cpsc urges better battery safety after samsungs note 7. Recalls of 2017 that you may recognize in your home. How to fix iphone 7 battery life problems iphone hacks. Apple says defect iphone 6s units had their batteries exposed to ambient air. Other tricks for solving iphone 5c battery problems. Nov 30, 2016 this list of iphone 6s serial numbers were produced in the range of time apple has identified as being affected by battery shutdown issues. Apple recalls macbook pro models due to defective batteries, fire risk. Nov 23, 2016 the battery replacement program may have been in response to a request by the china consumers association cca asking apple to investigate complaints about permanent iphone 6 and iphone 6s.
Aug 25, 2014 apple is offering free replacement batteries for some iphone 5 models. Aug 16, 2017 consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery and power down their smartphone. The cpsc has recalled over 500,000 hoverboards due to exploding battery issues. You will need to check your serial number on apples website to see if your phone. Mophie recalls ipod touch rechargeable external battery case due to burn hazard. The galaxy note 7 has been recalled by the consumer product safety commission for an endemic. Amazon recalls power bank chargers due to fire risk.
Smartphone battery issues are back in the news, albeit without the same safety concerns as the infamous exploding galaxy note 7 batteries. Everyone slams apple over iphone battery problems forbes. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Find out if apple is recalling your 15inch macbook pro quartz. Fire hazard prompts gigantic dell laptop battery recall pcworld. The first was the recall of over half a million hoverboards in one go, but the largest was the. Cpsc posts recalls to its web sitepr newswirewashington, april 30, 2020note. Fedex supply chain recalls cellphone batteries that could lead to fire and burn hazards recall alert important. Apple has determined that, in a limited number of older generation 15inch macbook pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk. Programmas voor vervanging en aanvullende reparaties apple. And i plan to post on social media outlets about it. The battery replacement program may have been in response to a request by the china consumers association cca asking apple to investigate complaints about permanent iphone 6.
How to tell if your iphone 5 is affected by apples battery. Mixbin electronics recalls iphone cases due to risk of skin. Due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding covid19, some of the remedies identified in recall press releases. Nov 21, 2016 smartphone battery issues are back in the news, albeit without the same safety concerns as the infamous exploding galaxy note 7 batteries.
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