Which Apple plugs are being recalled?

Which Apple plugs are being recalled?

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.

Does Apple Exchange Mac Chargers?

Yes. Apple will replace chargers for up to one year, but not ones that are fraying or show signs of wear – at least not for everyone, that is.

Why does my Apple charger have a green dot?

Replacement adapters have a single green dot on the bottom, like this: If you have an ultracompact adapter with a green dot on the bottom, you already have a new, redesigned adapter and do not need to participate in this exchange program.

Does Apple replace power adapters?

About Apple’s Power Adapter Replacement Program — US Only Apple’s Power Adapter Replacement Program ended on January 31, 2014. If you think you have an Apple power adapter with strain relief, contact Apple or take your power adapter to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple Store.

How long do Apple Chargers last?

On average, an iPhone charger lasts one year in perfect working condition. After one year or so, the cable part near the port starts fraying. In extreme cases, the cable sheath may expose the conductors inside. And that’s when using that cable becomes dangerous.

Can I trade in my Apple Charger for a new one?

If still under the default one year warranty, or AppleCare+ extended warranty, and if the malfunction was related to a manufacturing defect, then yes, you’d be entitled to a replacement.

Do Apple Chargers go bad?

If your iPhone charger isn’t Apple-certified and it keeps breaking, that’s because it’s of cheap quality. Non-certified Apple chargers will contain flimsy materials, so even if you do take care of your charger it’s still most likely going to die on you, and it could damage your iPhone, too.

Why do Apple Chargers stop working?

These alerts can appear for a few reasons: Your iOS device might have a dirty or damaged charging port, your charging accessory is defective, damaged, or non Apple-certified, or your USB charger isn’t designed to charge devices. Remove any debris from the charging port on the bottom of your device.

Why is my iPhone power adapter not working?

Why do iPhone charger cables stop working?

Why do iPhone cables stop working? iPhone chargers mainly stop working due to being old and worn out after several usage throughout time. Sometimes they can even stop working due to strain on the plastic outer layer and cause the wires to be exposed and easily susceptible to damage.

Are there any recalls on Apple power adapters?

Apple USB power adapters are not affected. The iPhone maker is in the middle of another plug recall, which affected two-pronged adapters for use in Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Argentina and Brazil. These plugs had the same issue.

Are there any recalls on Apple wall plugs?

Cupertino, California — Apple today announced a voluntary recall of AC wall plug adapters designed for use primarily in Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Kingdom. In very rare cases, affected Apple three-prong wall plug adapters may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched.

When did the Apple wall plug adapter come out?

This wall plug adapter shipped from 2003 to 2010 with Mac and certain iOS devices, and was also included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit. Customer safety is always Apple’s top priority, and we have voluntarily decided to exchange affected wall plug adapters with a new adapter, free of charge.

Can a Apple 3 prong wall plug break?

In very rare cases, affected Apple three-prong wall plug adapters may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched. These wall plug adapters shipped with Mac and certain iOS devices between 2003 and 2010 and were also included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit. Apple is aware of six incidents worldwide.