Apple is recalling power adapters sold in Europe and some parts
of Asia and Africa after reports emerged that the devices were overheating and
putting consumer’s safety at jeopardy.
The company released a statement on Friday, promising
affected consumers new adapters in exchange for turning in old adapters. The faulty
adapters were put together with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S devices
between October 2009 and September 2012. However, they were also sold as
independent accessories. A total of 37 countries were affected.
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Apple did not state what injuries, if any, were sustained by
clients using the devices. A detailed list of impacted countries, together with
France, South Africa and Vietnam, can be found in the announcement on Apple's
website.
The precise model number for the adapter is A1300. Owners
are expected to make an appointment with a local Genius Bar to exchange their
adapters.
The number of adapters recalled was not presented.
Apple issued the following report about the adapter subject:
"Apple has voluntarily introduced a program for customers to exchange the
Apple 5W European USB Power Adapter which came with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone
4S models through September 2012, because in rare cases the adapter may
overheat and pose a safety risk. For full program details, visit
www.apple.com/support/usbadapter-european/ "
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