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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.