Reported Feb 18, 2016
Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock
Apple of Cupertino, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- AC adapter kits and plug adapters
- Amount recalled
- About 814,000 (In addition, about 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Apple stores and other home electronics stores, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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