CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57054r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 18, 2016

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

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).

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

Apple at 800-275-2273 any time, or online at www.apple.com and click on AC Wall Plug Adapter Recall Program for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Apple stores and other home electronics stores, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30.
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.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
16106

Product Information

Product Name
AC adapter kits and plug adapters
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
About 814,000 (In addition, about 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-275-2273
Website www.apple.com
Full Contact Information

Apple at 800-275-2273 any time, or online at www.apple.com and click on AC Wall Plug Adapter Recall Program for more information.