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Well, batteries aren't what they used to be. They were packed in plastic casing for one thing. Now they're in stuff similar to black electrical tape.
The problem is that consumers will always opt for the cheapest fix. And the hazard comes when they're buying batteries which are basically the rejects that didn't pass the manufacturing requirements and have higher or lower levels of the stuff that makes batteries what they are.
Apple has always provided replacement batteries. For about $100 of course, but you know, it's something that will last you another three years. Still, they have so many customers who just won't buy them.
And so they buy the cheaper version, and they get too hot, and they destroy the MacBook/iPod/iPhone/iPad after expanding, or put whatever is near it in flames or just leak and put chemicals into the air.
The official batteries can do stuff like that too, but it's most likely that the first time that happens, they'll recall every single one of them (like they have) and replace the entire machine too.
Not so much luck with the guy who sells you the alternative - Probably wouldn't be able to find them if it happens.
So most of the tech coming out now has the non-removable battery because companies would rather have the replacements done by their technicians than leave it to consumers who don't know any better.
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