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Recall 16106 — AC adapter kits and plug adapters

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2016-02-18

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
16106
Date of alert
2016-02-18
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This recall involves Apple World Travel Adapter Kits and wall plug adapters. 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 in Australia/New Zealand/Argentina, Brazil, Continental Europe and Korea and were also sold with Mac computers and iOS devices. The wall plug adapters are white plastic with the following characteristics: Australia/New Zealand/Argentina - flat angled blades Brazil - round thin pins Continental Europe - round thin pins, slightly slanted inward Korea - round thick pins Recalled wall plug adapters have either four or five letters or numbers, or no markings on the inside slot where the wall plug adapter attaches to the main power adapter. Redesigned adapters have a three-letter regional code in the slot (EUR, ARG, KOR, AUS or BRA). Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Apple-Recalls-Travel-Adapter-Kits-and-Plugs

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