The Civil Aviation Authority prohibits bringing 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops onto airplanes.
Passengers and crew members are not permitted to bring in 15-inch MacBook Pro models manufactured between September 2015 and February 2017.
The Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority prohibits the transportation of 15-inch Apple laptops in any form, including carrying them into the aircraft cabin, in checked baggage, or via cargo. Passengers who violate this regulation may be refused boarding and fined.
During a flight, if the flight crew discovers a prohibited computer, the owner must turn off the computer, not charge the battery, and comply with airline requirements.
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MacBook Pro 15-inch models sold between mid-2015 and February 2017 may have a battery overheating defect, posing a fire hazard. |
Previously, on August 14th, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a similar ban on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro, sold between mid-2015 and February 2017.
The aforementioned MacBook Pro models have unsafe batteries that, in some cases, can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
To view your device's serial number, click the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen and select "About this Mac". To determine if your device is subject to the recall, visit Apple's website and enter the serial number.
If a product is on the list, users must stop using it as recommended by Apple and send the device to an authorized service center for free repair. Processing time may take 1-2 weeks.
In June, Apple began a voluntary battery recall and replacement program for 15-inch MacBook Pro models sold between September 2015 and February 2017 due to overheating issues. The American technology company said only a "limited number" of machines were affected. 13-inch MacBook Pro models manufactured during the same period did not experience this problem.
