Airlines ban Apple MacBook Pro 2015 due to fire risk

15″ MacBook Pros sold between September 2015 and February 2017 came with faulty batteries. Apple admitted the issue and is currently recalling the affected devices. According to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FDA), it’s banning MacBook Pro models on flights already.

Apple said that it had “determined that, in a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk.” Furthermore, the company 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.” That said, Apple is offering free battery replacements for eligible devices.

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How To Check If Your MacBook Pro Is Eligible for Battery Recall Program

1. Check the specific model of your 15″ MacBook Pro. To do this, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen. Confirm your model is “MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015).”
2. If you have the same indicated model, enter the serial number on Apple’s website.
3. Once you’ve submitted your serial number, the page will guide you on how the replacement process will go.

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