Apple Recalls Nearly Half-Million MacBook Pros Over Fire Hazard

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) - Apple has recalled thousands of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops because their batteries may overheat and pose a fire safety risk.

The affected laptops were sold between September 2015 through February 2017 in the U.S. and Canada starting at about $2,000.

Apple, in Cupertino, California, said it has gotten 26 reports about overheating, including 5 reports of minor burns and one report of smoke inhalation. There have also been 17 reports of minor damage to nearby personal property.

The recall involves 432,000 laptops sold in the U.S. and 26,000 sold in Canada.

MacBook Pro owners can check here to see if their computer is recalled and if so eligible for a free battery replacement program.

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