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Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock

Reported: February 18, 2016 Initiated: February 18, 2016 #16106

Product Description

This recall involves Apple World Travel Adapter Kits and wall plug adapters. The kits contain three-prong and two-prong AC wall plug adapters that fit different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters were made for use in Australia/New Zealand/Argentina, Brazil, Continental Europe and Korea and were also sold with Mac computers and iOS devices. The wall plug adapters are white plastic with the following characteristics: Australia/New Zealand/Argentina - flat angled blades Brazil - round thin pins Continental Europe - round thin pins, slightly slanted inward Korea - round thick pins Recalled wall plug adapters have either four or five letters or numbers, or no markings on the inside slot where the wall plug adapter attaches to the main power adapter. Redesigned adapters have a three-letter regional code in the slot (EUR, ARG, KOR, AUS or BRA).

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 814,000 (In addition, about 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Apple-Recalls-Travel-Adapter-Kits-and-Plugs

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Apple World Travel Adapter Kits and wall plug adapters. The kits contain three-prong and two-prong AC wall plug adapters that fit different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters were made for use in Australia/New Zealand/Argentina, Brazil, Continental Europe and Korea and were also sold with Mac computers and iOS devices. The wall plug adapters are white plastic with the following characteristics: Australia/New Zealand/Argentina - flat angled blades Brazil - round thin pins Continental Europe - round thin pins, slightly slanted inward Korea - round thick pins Recalled wall plug adapters have either four or five letters or numbers, or no markings on the inside slot where the wall plug adapter attaches to the main power adapter. Redesigned adapters have a three-letter regional code in the slot (EUR, ARG, KOR, AUS or BRA).. Units affected: About 814,000 (In addition, about 81,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 18, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16106.

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