Apple has announced a voluntary recall of some MacBook models because of fears a battery may overheat and pose a safety risk.

Some of the latest MacBook Pro models, sold as early as 2017, are being voluntarily recalled by Apple as they pose a “fire safety risk”.

According to the recall notice issued by Apple on Friday, affected units were sold primarily between September 2015 and February 2017. The recall does not apply to other models sold within the same time frame.

Apple asked customers with MacBook Pro (Retina, 15in, Mid 2015) laptops to stop using the machines immediately and to seek to have the battery replaced as soon as possible, which would be done free as part of the recall. It said the service may take one to two weeks.

The company said anyone with the model, which cost upwards of £1,599, should cross-check the serial number of the machine on the Apple recall site. The serial number could be found by clicking on the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen and choosing “About this Mac”.

Via Apple