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Apple Recalls Three-Prong Wall Plug Adapters Included in World Travel Adapter Kit Due to Risk of Electric Shock

Reported: June 5, 2019 Initiated: June 5, 2019 #19132

Product Description

This recall involves three-prong AC wall plug adapters included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit sold before February 2015. 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 primarily in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong and were also sold with Mac computers and iOS devices. The recalled three-prong AC wall plug adapters are white with no letters on the inside slot where it attaches to an Apple power adapter. Redesigned adapters are white with gray on the inside portion that attaches to the power adapter.

Reason for Recall

The three-prong AC wall plug adapters 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/2019/Apple-Recalls-Three-Prong-Wall-Plug-Adapters-Included-in-World-Travel-Adapter-Kit-Due-to-Risk-of-Electric-Shock

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves three-prong AC wall plug adapters included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit sold before February 2015. 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 primarily in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong and were also sold with Mac computers and iOS devices. The recalled three-prong AC wall plug adapters are white with no letters on the inside slot where it attaches to an Apple power adapter. Redesigned adapters are white with gray on the inside portion that attaches to the power adapter.. Units affected: About 814,000 (in addition, about 81,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The three-prong AC wall plug adapters 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 June 5, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19132.

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