15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 27, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Apple Recalls 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptop Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

19152

Brand / firm

Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.

Sold / distributed

Apple stores and electronics stores nationwide, and online at www.apple.com from September 2015 through February 2017 starting at about $2,000.

Why it was recalled

The batteries in the recalled laptop computers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.