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   Apple Recalls Some International Wall Plug Adapters

   Josh Centers

   Apple has [1]issued a recall for some two-prong wall plug adapters used
   in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Continental Europe, Korea, and New
   Zealand. (See, international readers ' it's not all about the United
   States!) These adapters shipped from 2003 to 2015 with various Apple
   devices. The danger is that the prongs may break off and create an
   electric shock risk.

   To be clear, we're not talking about the entire AC adapter for Apple's
   notebook computers and iOS devices ' just the small removable portion
   that plugs into the wall outlet. Nor does this recall affect corded
   wall plug adapters ' just the short, rectangular two-pronged adapters.

   [2][tn_Apple-power-adapter.jpg]

   To see if your wall plug adapter is covered by the recall, slide it out
   and look at the slot on the underside of the adapter. Recalled adapters
   have a four- or five-digit code stamped into the slot, or no characters
   at all. Newer power adapters, which are not affected by the recall,
   have a three-letter regional code (ARG, AUS, BRA, EUR, or KOR) printed
   in the slot.

   [3][tn_Apple-wall-prong-adapter.jpg]

   To exchange the wall plug adapter, you'll either need to schedule an
   appointment with your nearest Genius Bar or contact Apple Support.
   Either way, you can start the process at [4]Apple's support portal.
   Make sure you also have the serial number for the Mac or iOS device
   that goes with the power adapter.

References

   1. http://www.apple.com/support/ac-wallplug-adapter/
   2. http://tidbits.com/resources/2016-01/Apple-power-adapter.png
   3. http://tidbits.com/resources/2016-01/Apple-wall-prong-adapter.png
   4. https://getsupport.apple.com/

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