Apple recalling MacBook batteries in China

U.S. tech giant Apple has begun recalling some 63,000 MacBook batteries in China for over-heating problems.

A member of the media walks by a display advertising the new MacBook Pro computer during a product launch event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California on October 27, 2016. [Photo: AFP]

The problematic batteries were made in mid-2015 for the MacBook Pro Retina. They are believed to have fire risks following 6 incidents involving over-heating.

No major property losses or casualties have been reported due to the over-heated batteries.

Apple China has promised to replace the problematic batteries for free.

The new 13-inch Macbook Pro with a Retina display is seen during Apple's special event at the California Theatre in San Jose on October 23, 2012 in California. [Photo: AFP]

Users can visit the following website to see if their MacBook batteries are affected: https://support.apple.com/zh-cn/15-inch-macbook-pro-battery-recall.

For more information on the recall, people are encouraged to visit the official website of the State Administration for Market Regulation.