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BEIJING, Aug. 25 (Xinhuanet) — Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday announced a recall of 1.8 million lithium-ion (锂) notebook batteries that could cause a fire risk, a move that followed Dell’s similar recall just ten days ago.
The defective （有缺陷的） batteries were sold with Apple 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4 computers from October 2003 through this month.
In its recall announcement, Apple said it has received nine reports of lithium-ion battery packs overheating, including two cases in which users suffered minor burns and some involving minor property damage.
The company urged users to stop using the batteries and contact Apple Customer Service. The computer maker will replace the batteries free of charge.
About 1.1 million of the battery packs are in use in the US, the remaining 700,000 were sold internationally. The recall is the second-biggest in US history involving electronics or computers. Just last week, No. 1 PC maker Dell Inc. recalled 4.1 million lithium-ion batteries.
Both recalls involve lithium-ion batteries made by a Sony subsidiary
(子公司) in Japan.
Sony said in a press release （新闻公布） that both the Dell and Apple problems were caused by tiny pieces of metal floating inside the battery. When the batteries are being used or recharged, they will heat up and these particals (质点) can start moving around, potentially causing the unit to short circuit （短路）. This can cause the battery to explode or catch fire.
According to Sony, the recalls will cost it between 172 and 278 million dollars. Both Apple and Dell said the recalls would not affect their earnings.
1. What is the news story mainly about?
A. Apple Computer Inc. recalling 1.8 million Sony batteries.
B. The biggest recall in US history.
C. The potential risk of lithium-ion batteries.
D. The cause of laptop batteries being recalled.
2. What happened to Dell Inc. ten days ago?
A. Dell’s notebook batteries caused a fire.
B. Dell urged users to stop using the Sony batteries.
C. Dell received nine reports of battery overheating.
D. Dell announced a recall of laptop batteries.
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Where the battery packs concerned are mostly sold.
B. What caused the battery packs to overheat when they’re used.
C. How many laptop batteries in China will be recalled.
D. Whether customers should pay for the batteries to be replaced.
4. Which of the following companies suffers the worst in the recalls of laptop batteries?
A. Lenovo. B. Dell Inc.
C. Apple Computer Inc. D. Sony Inc.
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