Apple Recalls 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptop Computers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 19152. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The batteries in the recalled laptop computers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 19152 has the recall date 27 Jun 2019. The notice names the firm Apple. The recall has about 432,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 432,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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. |
| Product | 15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers, 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 |
| Importer | Apple Inc |
| Distributor | Apple Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 432,000Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls on the register that name Apple
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2019 | Apple Recalls Three-Prong Wall Plug Adapters Included in World Travel Adapter Kit Due to Risk of Electric Shock |
| 18 Feb 2016 | Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock |
| 6 Jul 2001 | CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 19152The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 19152. https://recallregister.com/product/8593-apple-recalls-15-inch-macbook-pro-laptop-computers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19152 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Apple stores and electronics stores nationwide, and online at www.apple.com from September 2015 through February 2017 starting at about $2,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19152?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19152?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 432,000 (in addition, about 26,000 were sold in Canada)