Bad news for the 3G version of the popular iPhone: Apple is recalling the USB power adapted because of a risk of electric shock.
The problem lays on the metal prongs of the adapter that could break off and remain in the power outlet.
The defect is present on the adapters sold in the following countries:
- US
- Japan
- Canada
- Mexico
- Several Latin American countries
Both the adapters bundled with the iPhone 3G and those that can been purchased separately are affected, while the adapters supplied with original iPhones or supplied with iPhone 3G units sold in other countries not listed above are not affected.
Apple claims that “no injuries have been reported”, but as precaution it is offering the possibility to exchange the defective units. The exchange campaign will start on October, 10th, and the users can choose to receive the replacement either via the Web, which will ship within three weeks, or exchange it at any Apple retail store; in order to receive the replacement the users need to include their iPhone 3G’s serial number with the order.
Links
Apple announcement: http://www.apple.com/support/usbadapter/exchangeprogram/?sr=hotnews.
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