Apple has announced a new recall for certain AC Wall Plug Adapters and World Travel Adapters. Apple says that the adapters affected were sold between 2003 and 2015 and were designed for the following countries:
- Continental Europe
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Korea
- Argentina
- Brazil
Free Replacement for Affected Models
The recall has been started as a result of incidents of an electrical shock at times. An exchange program has been created for the adapters, if yours is one of the affected models, there are several options you can do to get yours replaced for free. You can either exchange it at your local Apple Store, CityMac, Authorized Apple Service Provider, or contact Apple Support.
To find your local Apple Store, click here.
To find your local CityMac, click here.
To find your local Authorized Apple Service Provider, click here.
To contact Apple Support, visit Apple's Get Support site: getsupport.apple.com
Identify Your Model and Learn More
To find out if your adapter is apart of the recall, visit Apple’s webpage for the exchange program here: http://www.apple.com/support/ac-wallplug-adapter/ To read Apple’s press release about the recall, click here.
Apple is very committed to the safety of their customers, and with this exchange program it shows that Apple deeply cares about keeping everyone safe when using their products.
We highly recommend replacing your adapter if it is one of the affected models. If you have any questions about the recall, please do not hesitate to leave a comment below for us.