CPSC2016-02-18
Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock
Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.
Hazard
The two-prong wall plug adapters for Australia/New Zealand/Argentina, Brazil, Continental Europe and Korea can break and expose the metal portion of the adapter, posing an electric shock risk.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.
Sold at
Apple stores and other home electronics stores, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30.
Affected count
About 814,000 (In addition, about 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Apple has received 12 reports of wall plug adapters breaking and consumers receiving shocks overseas, including three reports of consumers who were medically evaluated and released. No reports of incidents or injuries were reported by U.S. consumers.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
AC adapter kits and plug adapters
Consumer contact
Apple at 800-275-2273 any time, or online at www.apple.com and click on AC Wall Plug Adapter Recall Program for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Apple-Recalls-Travel-Adapter-Kits-and-PlugsDon't want to check this manually?
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