Apple Recalls Three-Prong Wall Plug Adapters Included in World Travel Adapter Kit Due to Risk of Electric Shock
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-06-05 · 19132
Hazards
The three-prong AC wall plug adapters can break and expose the metal portion of the adapter, posing an electric shock risk.
Recall
Number
19132
Date
2019-06-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Apple AC World Travel Adapter Kits
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Apple stores and other home electronics stores nationwide, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30.
Importer(s)
Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves three-prong AC wall plug adapters included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit sold before February 2015. 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 primarily in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong and were also sold with Mac computers and iOS devices. The recalled three-prong AC wall plug adapters are white with no letters on the inside slot where it attaches to an Apple power adapter. Redesigned adapters are white with gray on the inside portion that attaches to the power adapter.