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AC adapter kits and plug adapters

CPSC Recall #16-106 — February 18, 2016

Recall #16-106 Date: February 18, 2016 Remedy: Replace

Product

AC adapter kits and plug adapters

Description

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.

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.

Incidents / 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

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, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30.

Importer

Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.

Manufactured In

China

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