Apple 15 inch MacBook Pro laptop computer (Photo: Health Canada)
Some Apple MacBooks are being recalled due to a fire hazard.
The 15 inch Pro laptop computers were sold between September 2015 and February 2017.
Health Canada says the batteries can overheat and a fire can start.
As of June, there has been one reported incident in Canada, but no one was hurt.
Meantime, in the United States 26 incidents have been reported with five people suffering minor burns, and one with smoke inhalation.
Around 26, 000 of the affected laptops were sold in Canada.
The recalled laptop computers have a 15.4 inch (diagonal) display, 2.2-2.5 GHz processors, 256 GB-1 TB 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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laptop computers. Contact Apple to determine if the laptop computer is part of the recall and to schedule a free repair.
For more information, consumers may contact Apple Canada Inc. on the company’s website or by calling toll–free at 1-800-275-2273 at any time.
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