They are really stiff. The only one I don't have a problem with is my iPad one. My iPhone, Watch, MBP, and Apple TV are all really stiff to get out.I can get them out fine.
They are really stiff. The only one I don't have a problem with is my iPad one. My iPhone, Watch, MBP, and Apple TV are all really stiff to get out.I can get them out fine.
...Can't be all that rare, if there's a recall.
Further proof the 3 Pin UK plug system is best.
Apple today issued a voluntary recall for certain two-prong AC wall plug adapters designed for use in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Continental Europe, New Zealand, and South Korea, due to the risk of electrical shock if touched in very rare cases. Apple has also advised customers to stop using affected plug adapters.
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Apple is offering a new, redesigned adapter for free to affected customers.The recalled wall plug adapters shipped with Macs and some iOS devices sold between 2003 and 2015, and were also included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit. Apple says an affected wall plug adapter has 4 or 5 characters or no characters on the inside slot where it attaches to a power adapter.
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Affected adapter prong types
Redesigned adapters have a 3-letter regional code in the slot, such as EUR, KOR, AUS, ARG or BRA. Apple says other wall plug adapters, including those designed for the U.S., Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and the U.K., and Apple USB power adapters, are not affected by this program.
Apple's AC Wall Plug Adapter Exchange Program provides instructions on how to identify your wall adapter and initiate the exchange process.
Article Link: Apple Recalls Some International Wall Adapters Due to Risk of Electrical Shock
If this goes like other Apple recalls, Apple will shirk its responsibility of contacting customers who registered their devices (presumably to reduce the cost of recall).
Likely only when Apple gets sued for a bundle by an injured party, or the government mandating such conduct, will Apple change their policy.
In the case of the 5w adaptor, Apple could have provided a pop-up when the device recognized it was attached to one and then helped the owner complete a register for replacement form. Totally addressable with software and only limited by lack of imagination, ethics or greed.
Yes, I've successfully enrolled seven devices for the plug replacement.Anyone had success yet?
And, we should all drive on the left!
Further proof the 3 Pin UK plug system is best.
Further proof the 3 Pin UK plug system is best.
And, we should all drive on the left!
I worked in the UK for a number of years and on more than one occasion saw flames shoot out the top of a UK 3-pronged plug (from the fuse I suspect) while I was plugging in a device. I've always been a bit nervous of them since then.Watch this and you'll see why.
Haha yes, and they also used to pronounce Z "zed" and spell colour with a U. Thanks Mr Webster.I think like 75% of the world drives on the right side. Although, prior to the US declaring its independence, it was common practice to travel on the left side.
I used the chat facility - but they did not know what was on their web site until I gave them the link to MacRumors web siteMine ist affected too, but the Website for online replacement does not accept my serial number.
Anyone had success yet?
cheers.
Um, yes it can. You're a multinational, multibillion dollar company. You have a couple of complaints from customers that the devices shocked them. You test and verify that, because of a design flaw you can replicate the issue. You recall immediately, because not doing so increases your liability exponentially.
If this goes like other Apple recalls, Apple will shirk its responsibility of contacting customers who registered their devices (presumably to reduce the cost of recall).
Likely only when Apple gets sued for a bundle by an injured party, or the government mandating such conduct, will Apple change their policy.
In the case of the 5w adaptor, Apple could have provided a pop-up when the device recognized it was attached to one and then helped the owner complete a register for replacement form. Totally addressable with software and only limited by lack of imagination, ethics or greed.
Meanwhile, those of us who have to replace the AC adaptor for MacBooks because of crappy strain relief on the power cable, which exposes wires dangerously, can just eat cake (once the feeling in our arms returns).
Further proof the 3 Pin UK plug system is best.
Watch this and you'll see why.
Um, yes it can. You're a multinational, multibillion dollar company. You have a couple of complaints from customers that the devices shocked them. You test and verify that, because of a design flaw you can replicate the issue. You recall immediately, because not doing so increases your liability exponentially.