MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, mid-2015 model)
Published 21 June 2019
Product
The affected Apple MacBook Pros are the Retina 15-inch, mid-2015 model. They 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. The products were primarily sold between September 2015 and February 2017. This recall does not affect other MacBook Pro models.
Why it was recalled
Batteries in affected older generation 15-inch MacBook Pros can overheat.
Hazard
If the battery overheats, there is a risk of fire, property damage, or injuries to consumers. Apple has received reports of battery overheating including reports of minor burns, smoke inhalation and minor damage to the property.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.