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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2019-06-05

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

Is my product affected?

Apple AC World Travel Adapter Kits

  • Brand Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Apple is recalling three-prong AC wall plug adapters that were included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit and sold before February 2015. These 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 adapters are white with no letters on the inside slot where they attach to an Apple power adapter, distinguishing them from the redesigned versions that are white with gray on the inside portion.

The three-prong AC wall plug adapters can break and expose metal portions of the adapter, creating an electric shock risk. Consumers who have these recalled adapters should immediately stop using them and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The three-prong AC wall plug adapters can break and expose the metal portion of the adapter, posing an electric shock risk.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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