This is not a safety issue and apple will replace eligible batteries, free of charge. Apple has confirmed the details of the problem, and it is a design. Follow the steps below to find out if your macbook pro is eligible for a battery recall and replacement. Jun 21, 2019 cupertino, california apple today announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of older generation 15inch macbook pro units which contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk. Images underscore the need for apples macbook pro recall. This is the first major apple battery recall in over. On june 20, apple launched a voluntary recall of the 15inch macbook pro, specifically those sold between september 2015 and february 2017, over concerns the battery posed a safety risk. Aug 28, 2019 in june, apple recalled the 2015 mac book pro with retina display, sold between september 2015 and february 2017, because the battery may pose a fire safety risk, and the faa soon reminded.
Jul 24, 2019 to find out if the battery recall affects your macbook pro, you need the model name and serial number. Your macbook may be eligible for free replacement of its battery. System preferences, click battery, select battery in the sidebar, then click battery health. Macbook pro fire may be linked to apples recent laptop. Look at the model name that appears, affected models read. Macbook pro models that have removable batteries are. Faa tells airlines macbook pros with defective batteries can. Macbook pro battery recall i have a macbook pro 15 inch, mid2015 like the battery recall model, but according to the serial number search its not affected. Macbook pro battery recall apparently my battery is in the recall range, but both the serial number of the macbook pro a refurbished one and the battery are flagged as not recognized. Jun 21, 2019 the recall applies specifically to 15in macbook pro laptops sold largely between september 2015 and february 2017. Important notice for batteries in certain macbook pro units. The firstgeneration macbook pro used the design of the powerbook g4, but replaced the powerpc g4.
A 17inch version was sold from april 2006 to june 2012. On june 27, the consumer product safety commission issued an official recall affecting 432,000 macbook pro laptops because of fire risk due to the battery overheating, while canadian. When working on photos or anything at length, the battery gets so hot i have to shut it off. Apple has announced a battery replacement program for some versions of the inch macbook pro, warning consumers that the battery in these laptops may physically expand, or swell, owing to a. Choose one of the service options below to have your battery replaced. Apple has determined that, in a limited number of older generation 15inch macbook pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety. Find out if apple is recalling your 15inch macbook pro. Apple has launched a new free battery replacement program for 2016 and 2017 macbook pros that wont charge past one percent. Mar 15, 2021 there are two easy qualifiers to note. How to check if your macbook pro is affected by battery recall. Get help with your mac notebook battery apple support. On june 20, apple announced a voluntary recall of older generation 15inch macbook pro units sold between september 2015 and february. If your battery seems to be draining twice as fast.
Macbook pro battery recall and flight ban certain macbook pro models have been banned from flights following apples recall of certain models sold between september 2015 and february 2017. Apple said the affected batteries do not pose a safety hazard and users can continue to use them until the new ones. Macbook pro, you need to check the serial number against apples battery recall database asap. The recall came at about the same time that an owner of one of.
Apple launches battery replacement program for some. A couple of months ago, apple announced a recall for a limited. Apple threeprong ac wall plug adapter recall program april 25, 2019. It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is sold with and 16inch screens. How to check if apple has recalled your macbook for free repairs.
Apple has determined that, in a limited number of older generation 15inch macbook pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk. Apple recalls some macbook pro models after overheating. Aug 27, 2019 battery problems in a number of 15inch macbook pro machines triggered a recall earlier in the summer, but the last two weeks has seen the airline industry around the world react to the danger. In july 2019, apple had determined that, in a limited number of older generation 15inch and inch macbook pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire. Apple has identified that some of its macbook pro retina display 15inch computers sold between 2015 and 2017 contain a defective battery that. Jun 21, 2019 recall for macbook pros with dangerous batteries. Apples recalled 15inch macbook pro banned on flights. The laptops battery can overheat and possibly catch on fire. Dec 05, 2020 dont worry, were here to help you fix macbook pro battery life woes.
Aug 15, 2019 the ban comes after apple issued a battery recall on the same macbook pro models this june. How to check if apple has recalled your macbook for free. Important notice for batteries in certain macbook pro. Polaris recalls ranger recreational offhighway vehicles and proxd, gravely and bobcat utility vehicles due to fire hazard recall alert the drive belt can break during operation and damage the inner clutch cover assembly and fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. Models from before mid2009, when the battery switch first happened to the and 15inch macbook pro. Find out if apple is recalling your 15inch macbook pro quartz. The faa has banned some macbook pros from flights over battery recall. Apple has determined that, in a limited number of inch macbook pro non touch bar units, a component may fail causing the builtin battery to expand. Heres how to find out if your macbook pro was just banned. Macbook owners have been expressing concerns online over the intermittent lack of battery charging on their macos powered laptops.
Jun 27, 2019 no, the 15inch macbook pro battery recall program is a free of charge. Apple issued a recall for some macbook pro machines in june over concerns that the battery could overheat and present a safety risk. Macbook pro retina, 15inch, mid 2015 some of these macbooks are eligible for a battery replacement. Apple launches battery replacement program for some macbook. That voluntary recall, which is still in effect, came from concerns that the computers could overheat. Faa tells airlines macbook pros with defective batteries. Damaged 15inch 2015 macbook pro demonstrates why apple. If apple recalls your macbook, it means youll get a free repair for the affected part, whatever that may be. The batteries, according to apples support page, may.
Check the macbooks serial number to see if its eligible. Apples battery life estimates are based on reduced brightness and light internet load like browsing the web or checking email. The macbook pro is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006 by apple inc. Jun 27, 2019 on june 20, apple announced a voluntary recall of older generation 15inch macbook pro units sold between september 2015 and february 2017, which contain a battery that may overheat and pose a. Some airlines are banning apples macbook pros even if. Apple will replace these macbook pro batteries for free if they dont.
How to fix macbook pro battery life problems imore. Jul 03, 2019 apples recall for the 15inch macbook pro is considered voluntary, and the company says that affected units were sold between september 2015 and february 2017. Apple will replace 20162017 macbook pro batteries that refuse to. Apple discovered that some of the 15inch retina macbook pro units from the mid2015 upgrade have been suffering with. Aug 16, 2019 back in june, apple issued a recall of approximately 460,000 15inch macbook pro laptops sold between september 2015 and february 2017, stating that the battery may overheat and pose a fire. In macos catalina or earlier, hold the option key and click the battery icon in the menu bar to reveal the battery status menu. Faa bans certain macbook pro models from flights following. Over the years, apple has issued numerous battery recalls for the macbook air or macbook pro, along with recall programs for the keyboard. The units were sold primarily between september 2015 and february 2017 and can be identified by their product serial number. How to check for macbook recalls on your computer makeuseof. Back in june 2019, apple issued a voluntary recall of some older generation 15 inch macbook pro models due to batteries which could. Jun 27, 2019 some 15inch macbook pros sold from 2015 to 2017 are affected by the rare apple recall.
Jun 20, 2019 cupertino, california apple today announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of older generation 15inch macbook pro units which contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk. Jul 30, 2006 apple computer on monday issued a battery recall for its 15inch macbook pro. Apple in june launched a voluntary recall and replacement program for 15inch macbook pro models with retina display sold between. Feb 10, 2021 a very small number of customers with 2016 and 2017 macbook pro computers have experienced an issue with the battery not charging past 1%. Apple has announced a recall for a limited number of older generation 15inch macbook pro models due to a possible fire risk. Macbook pro banned on more flights following battery recall. Jul 02, 2019 macbook pro retina, 15inch, mid 2015 some of these macbooks are eligible for a battery replacement. The battery health status on these devices will also. Jun 21, 2019 head to apples macbook pro battery recall page enter your serial number if your machine is affected, apple says to stop using it and reach out for support keep in mind if you need your battery.
Jun 27, 2019 last week, apple launched a worldwide recall and replacement program for select 2015 15inch macbook pro units, sold primarily between september 2015 and february 2017, due to batteries that may. Apple macbook recall safety naval postgraduate school. Head to apples macbook pro battery recall page enter your serial number if your machine is affected, apple says to stop using it and reach out for support keep in mind if you need your battery. How to check if your macbook pro is affected by battery. Jun 20, 2019 if the battery gets hot enough, it can actually catch fire which is why millions of batteries have been recalled over the years. Dozens of macbook pro batteries overheated before apple. First check to see which 15inch macbook pro you have. Apple macbook pro batteries recalled over fire risk. Earlier today apple announced a recall for some of its mac book pro laptops because of problematic and potentially hazardous batteries. Apple recently announced a recall of certain 15inch macbook pro units because the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk.
Cupertino, california apple today announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of older generation 15inch macbook pro units which contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk. In some 15inch mid 2015 macbook pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk. Jun 27, 2019 after 26 reported incidents of overheating batteries, apple is issuing a recall of its 2015 macbook pro 15 devices sold from 2015 through 2017. It only applies to selected units, so if you bought a 15in macbook pro in or around that period, visit the support page on the apple website and punch in your laptops serial number to check if its part of the recall. Macbook pro images demonstrates reason for battery recall. Keyboard service program for macbook, macbook air, and macbook pro may 21, 2019.
Jul 17, 2019 how to check if your macbook pro is affected first off, if you havent got a 15inch macbook pro, you dont need to worry. Apples macbook pro battery recall adds to its laptop. What travelers should know about apples battery recall united. In a limited number of older generation 15inch macbook pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk, says a statement on apples website. Affected units were sold primarily between september 2015 and february 2017 and product eligibility is determined by the product serial number. Apple fire hazard alert for macbook pro laptops consumer. Aug 04, 2020 macbook owners have been expressing concerns online over the intermittent lack of battery charging on their macos powered laptops.
Some macbook pro batteries can swell consumer reports. Macbook pro retina, 15inch, mid 2015 macbookpro11,4 2. Jul 03, 2019 apple is currently offering free repairs to a number of its macbook pro laptops based on reports of faulty batteries. Apple has requested customers who bought the 15inch macbook pro to stop using the products as overheating batteries pose a fire risk. The faa has banned some macbook pros from flights over battery. Heres how to find out if your macbook pro was just banned by. Aug 14, 2019 on june 20, apple announced a voluntary recall of older generation 15inch macbook pro units sold between september 2015 and february 2017, which contain a battery that may overheat and pose a. If you have an eligible mac, apple advises you to stop using it immediately for fire safety reasons. Macbook recalls and repair programs is your mac included. If your macbook pro refuses to hold charge past 1 percent, you may be able to get its battery replaced for free. If you do have one, click on the apple logo in the top left corner and. The voluntary recall involves certain 15inch macbook pro units sold between. Jun 20, 2019 toronto, ontario apple today announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of older generation 15inch macbook pro units which contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk. Mar 17, 2021 over the years, apple has issued numerous battery recalls for the macbook air or macbook pro, along with recall programs for the keyboard, screen, and various other devices.
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