Reported Jun 5, 2019
Apple Recalls Three-Prong Wall Plug Adapters Included in World Travel Adapter Kit Due to Risk of Electric Shock
Apple Inc. 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 anytime, or online at www.apple.com, click on Support and then click on Apple Three-Prong AC Wall Plug Adapter Recall Program at the bottom of the page.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Apple AC World Travel Adapter Kits
- 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 nationwide, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The three-prong AC wall plug adapters 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 six reports from other countries of wall plug adapters breaking and consumers receiving shocks, including two reports of consumers who were medically evaluated and released without need for further medical treatment. No reports of incidents or injuries were reported by U.S. consumers.
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