Apple Recalls 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptop Computers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-06-27). Hazards: fire, burn. About 432,000 units in the US and 26,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19152 |
| Published | 2019-06-27 |
| Last updated | 2019-06-27 |
| Products | 15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers |
| Firm named in the title | Apple |
| Firms | Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif. (manufacturer); Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif. (importer); Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 432,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 26,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Apple stores and electronics stores nationwide, and online at www.apple.com from September 2015 through February 2017 starting at about $2,000. |
Description
This recall involves certain Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers. The recalled laptop computers have a 15.4-inch (diagonal) display, 2.2-2.5 GHz processors, 256GB-1TB solid-state storage, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, two USB 3 ports, and one HDMI port. Consumers can determine if their laptop computer is included in this recall by checking the laptop's serial number at https://support.apple.com/15-inch-macbook-pro-battery-recall/. The serial number can be found on the underside of the laptop computer or by choosing "About This Mac" from the Apple menu. Only MacBook Pro 15-inch model laptop computers with certain serial numbers are included.
Hazard
The batteries in the recalled laptop computers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laptop computers. Contact Apple to determine if the laptop computer is a part of the recall and to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Apple has received 26 reports of the laptop's battery overheating, including five reports of minor burns and one report of smoke inhalation, as well as 17 reports of minor damage to nearby personal property.
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