Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-02-18). Hazards: electric shock. About 814,000 units in the US and 81,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16106 |
| Published | 2016-02-18 |
| Last updated | 2016-02-18 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | AC adapter kits and plug adapters |
| Firm named in the title | Apple |
| Firms | Apple, of Cupertino, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 814,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 81,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Apple stores and other home electronics stores, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30. |
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).
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.
Incidents and injuries
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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