Apple Charger Recall Australia

The company is aware of six incidents worldwide in which the adapters broke creating a risk of electrical shock.

Apple charger recall australia. The tech giant has warned people to stop using it immediately. Apple is warning customers with australian and new zealand plugs for their wall power chargers to stop using them as they can break and cause electric shocks if touched. Apple issues a recall of its chargers shipped over a 12 year period including those sold in australia after fears the device could cause electric shock. We have received reports of detached blades involving a very small percentage of the adapters sold but no injuries have been reported.

Apple is recalling ac power adapters for use in australia an apple product in almost everyone s homes has caused a dozen safety incidents. This page lists all programs currently offered by apple including replacement programs exchange programs repair extension programs and recalls. Apple is recalling a batch of three prong ac wall plug adapters. At least 12 cases worldwide of adaptors breaking and the break leading to a shock have been recorded by apple.

Apple has determined that in very rare cases the two prong apple ac wall plug adapters designed for use in continental europe australia new zealand korea argentina and brazil may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched. Apple has determined that under certain conditions the new ultracompact apple usb power adapter s metal prongs can break off and remain in a power outlet creating a risk of electric shock. Also included in the recall are adapters purchased in the apple world travel adapter kit which includes wall adaptors for multiple regions. Apple ac wall plug adapter recall program apple has determined that in very rare cases the two prong apple ac wall plug adapters designed for use in continental europe australia new zealand korea argentina and brazil may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched.