After placing my request for a non-flammable replacement battery from Apple, I received this email response:
Dear Apple Customer,
Thank you for ordering a replacement battery. Your request (Order number XXXXXX) is currently being processed.
It will take approximately 4 to 6 weeks for your replacement battery to arrive. Please note that shipping time may vary due to availability of your battery model.
Battery Exchange Program details and an FAQ may be found at:
http://support.apple.com/batteryprogram
We appreciate your cooperation with this exchange program.
Apple
Gee, four to six weeks? So if my battery bursts into flame before then... ? Apple doesn't seem to be in much of a hurry to rectify their mistakes, do they? I'm glad they did institute this program, but their approach seems awfully.... lazy and corporate. Disappointing.
