MacBook glass on a MBP?

I bought a refurbished 13" MBP from Apple about three weeks ago. I just noticed that on the screen glass, instead of "MacBook Pro", it reads only "MacBook". I definitely have a MBP, because I have the SD Slot, FW800, etc.
Is this something I should take to my closest Apple Store for inspection?

Is this something I should take to my closest Apple Store for inspection?
Yes - in terms of usability it probably isn't a big deal but for resale value and even perhaps warranty repair issues this should be settled quickly.

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http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/03/new-ipad-takes-much-longer-to-charge-than-ipa d-2.html
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Pete77777 wrote:
I am a designer and looking at buying a Brand new, New Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display, Intel Quad Core i7, 2.4GHz, 256GB, 8GB RAM, with 15.4 Inch Display or the Apple MacBook Pro, Intel Quad Core i7, 2.6GHz, 750GB, 8GB RAM with 15.4 Inch Display.
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