15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers
CPSC Recall #19-152 — June 27, 2019
Product
15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers
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.
Incidents / 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.
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.
Units Affected
About 432,000 (in addition, about 26,000 were sold in Canada)
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.
Manufacturer
Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
Importer
Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
Manufactured In
China