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Apple recalls millions of iPhone 3G power adapters
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by docking | September 21, 2008 at 01:32 pm
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In this literally shocking turn of events, we are left to wonder what other 'corners' have been cut to keep Apple's newest gadget competitive.
Apple recalls millions of iPhone 3G power adapters
If you have an iPhone 3G power adapter that looks like this photo, stop using it immediately.
That’s the word from Apple Inc. (AAPL), which is warning users that in certain conditions those little metal prongs can break off, get stuck in the power outlet and give you a very bad shock.
According to a press release issued Friday:
“Apple has received reports of detached prongs involving a very small percentage of the adapters sold, but no injuries have been reported.” (link)
The adapters were supplied with every iPhone 3G sold in the United States, Japan, Canada, Mexico and several Latin American countries (see list here). Anybody who bought an iPhone in one of those countries received the bad adapter.
Analysts estimate that Apple has sold more than 4 million iPhone 3Gs since it was introduced in July.
Along with its tersely worded safety warning, Apple on Friday announced the details of a power adaptor exchange program:
“There are two ways to exchange your current ultracompact Apple USB power adapter for a new, redesigned adapter.
- Order a replacement adapter via the Web. These replacement adapters will ship within three weeks of your order, starting on Friday, October 10.
- Exchange your adapter at an Apple Retail Store starting on October 10.”
Apple will replace the old adapters with the one pictured here, identified by a small green dot. The old adapters must be turned in at the same time; iPhone owners who order their replacement via the Web are being asked to give an address so Apple can send them a mailing packet.
Product recalls are not unusual in the computer industry, although they usually involve defective batteries. In August 2006, Apple recalled 1.8 million notebook batteries manufactured by Sony (SNE) because they had a tendency to overheat and, on occasion, catch on fire. See here.
What to do in the mean time? Don't Panic.
In lieu of the adapters, and until replacements are received, users should charge their iPhone 3G phones by connecting them to their Mac or PC with the USB cable that came with their iPhone, Apple said. Alternately, users can turn to third-party adapters designed for the iPhone -- such as car chargers -- or the larger-sized USB adapter that Apple sells for $29. Ultracompact adapters purchased separately by customers may also be eligible for replacement.Adapters sold with the first-generation iPhone, and those packaged or sold separately with iPhone 3G phones in other countries, are also not affected.
Apple has acted quickly in dealing with this latest problem, and yet the question remains: What else could go wrong?
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at 13:36 on September 21st, 2008
docking, I like this story. It's good stuff.
Great - I literally just got an iPhone and will now have to go back to exchange my adaptor after Oct 10, that's so convenient.
at 14:14 on September 21st, 2008
docking, I like this story. It's good stuff. "iphone power adaptor", great tech report, clear message, good images, thanks
at 17:51 on September 21st, 2008
docking, I like this story. It's good stuff.
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