PRA number
2016/15171
Published date
Product description
This recall covers the two prong plug portion of the Apple AC power supply (wall plug adapters) designed for use in Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, South Korea and Brazil. These wall plug adapters shipped from 2003 to 2015 with Mac and certain iOS devices, and were also included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit.
What are the defects?
In some cases, certain adapters may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched.
What are the hazards?
There is a risk of electric shock.
What should consumers do?
Customers should stop using affected adapters and exchange them at no charge for a new redesigned model that is currently shipping.
Customers should visit http://www.apple.com/au/support/ac-wallplug-adapter/ for information about how to identify the affected adapters and the exchange process. Customers can fill out a web form with their shipping address, email and product serial number and Apple will send the new adapter to the customer. The package will also contain a postage pre-paid package, which the customer can use to return the affected adapter to Apple.
Customers can also visit an Apple Retail or an Apple Authorised Service Provider location to exchange their affected adapters.
Customers should visit http://www.apple.com/au/support/ac-wallplug-adapter/ for information about how to identify the affected adapters and the exchange process. Customers can fill out a web form with their shipping address, email and product serial number and Apple will send the new adapter to the customer. The package will also contain a postage pre-paid package, which the customer can use to return the affected adapter to Apple.
Customers can also visit an Apple Retail or an Apple Authorised Service Provider location to exchange their affected adapters.
Supplier
Apple Inc.
Traders who sold this product
Apple online sales, Apple shop fronts and authorised resellers.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Energy and utilities unit (NSW) is the responsible regulator for this recall.