Apple recalls a 'limited number' of MacBook Pros over 'fire safety risk'

Apple's MacBook Pro.
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Apple is recalling certain MacBook Pro units after saying that their battery "may overheat and pose a fire safety risk."

The company on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of some 15-inch MacBook Pro units sold "primarily" between September 2015 and February 2017, asking customers to stop using them and get a free battery replacement.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.