Apple has announced that under certain conditions the new ultracompact Apple USB power adapter’s metal prongs can break off and remain in a power outlet, creating the risk of electric shock.
Apple had received reports of detached blades involving a very small percentage of the adapters sold. Although no injuries have been reported, Apple has urged users to exchange them. Replacement adapters will be available from October 10.
The company said the ultra-compact USB adapters in question have metal prongs that can break off. They were supplied with 3G iPhones sold in the United States, Japan, Canada, Mexico and several Latin American countries, and would be exchanged.
In the meantime, the users have been urged to charge their iPhone 3G by connecting it to their computer with the USB cable that came with their iPhone or by using a standard-sized Apple USB Power Adapter (with fold up prongs) or with a third party adapter designed to work with the iPhone, such as a car charger.
Details on the exchange program are available on www.apple.com/support/usbadapter/exchangeprogram.
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