Apple AC World Travel Adapter Kits
CPSC Recall #19-132 — June 5, 2019
Product
Apple AC World Travel Adapter Kits
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.
Hazard
The three-prong AC wall plug adapters can break and expose the metal portion of the adapter, posing an electric shock risk.
Incidents / Injuries
Apple has received six reports from other countries of wall plug adapters breaking and consumers receiving shocks, including two reports of consumers who were medically evaluated and released without need for further medical treatment. No reports of incidents or injuries were reported by U.S. consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.
Units Affected
About 814,000 (in addition, about 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Apple stores and other home electronics stores nationwide, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30.
Importer
Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
Manufactured In
China