Reported Jun 27, 2019
Apple Recalls 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptop Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should 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.
Firm contact: Apple at 800-275-2273 anytime, or online at www.apple.com, click on support, then “15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program” at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- 15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers
- Amount recalled
- About 432,000 (in addition, about 26,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at 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
Stop using this product now
The batteries in the recalled laptop computers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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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