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Ministry of Economy and Commerce announces recall of Apple
13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) because a component may fail causing the built-in battery to expand
 
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Ali Bin Ali, dealer of Apple in Qatar, has announced the recall of a number of Apple
13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) because a component may fail causing the built-in battery to expand.
 
Consumers can use the following link:https://www.apple.com/support/13inch-macbookpro-battery-replacement/
 to check if their device qualifies for this program and communicate with the company to make the necessary repairs free of charge for eligible devices.
 
The ministry said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to ensure that suppliers follow up on product defects and recall defective items in a bid to protect consumers.
 
The ministry said that it will coordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and will communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out.
 
The ministry has urged all customers to report any violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department through the following channels:
 
Call Center: 16001
Email: info@mec.gov.qa
Social media accounts:
Twitter: @MEC_Qatar
Instagram: MEC_Qatar
Ministry of Economy and Commerce mobile app for Android and IOS: MEC_Qatar