CPSC Recall in 2019: Apple Recalls 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptop Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2019.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-152

Date: June 27, 2019

Product Name: 15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers

Recall 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 Description:

The batteries in the recalled laptop computers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 432,000 (in addition, about 26,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

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.

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.

Manufactured In:

China