Macbooks catching fire is kind of what they are good at, just do a little google-fu:
The Powerbook 5300 was recalled because some batteries caught fire on the assembly line. (1995)
The batteries, manufactured by LG Chem Ltd. of South Korea, could overheat and pose a fire hazard, according to the CPSC. The recall affects laptops sold since January, which contain batteries produced last December. Approximately 28,000 batteries are affected by the recall. (2004)
Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday recalled 1.8 million Sony-built notebook batteries that could overheat and catch fire. (2006)
Great, so someone explicitly asks for evidence that Apple would release laptops that caught on fire, I provide 3 examples, Directly Answering the question; then I get downvoted.
Maybe I didn't provide references. Here's the references, most with the official statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The powerbook 5300 was explicitly recalled, by Apple, for the short-circuit problem. Reference:
This is precisely what he asked for, and now I've included references. But really, if you guys don't value facts, research, and actual answers, then to hell with it. Why do I try? Might as well hang out on Digg.
The Powerbook 5300 was recalled because some batteries caught fire on the assembly line. (1995)
The batteries, manufactured by LG Chem Ltd. of South Korea, could overheat and pose a fire hazard, according to the CPSC. The recall affects laptops sold since January, which contain batteries produced last December. Approximately 28,000 batteries are affected by the recall. (2004)
Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday recalled 1.8 million Sony-built notebook batteries that could overheat and catch fire. (2006)