Apple Inc. 2019-06-05 Electronics serious CPSC
Electronics · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-19132
Apple AC World Travel Adapter Kits Recall
Issued June 5, 2019 · Apple Inc. · 81,400,081,000 units affected
In June 2019, Apple Inc. recalled the Apple AC World Travel Adapter Kits, a serious electronics recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a replace. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The three-prong AC wall plug adapters can break and expose the metal portion of the adapter, posing an electric shock risk.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Apple AC World Travel Adapter Kits right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Apple Inc. to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.
Recall details
- Brand
- Apple Inc.
- Category
- Electronics
- Recall date
- June 5, 2019
- Units affected
- 81,400,081,000
- Sold at
- Apple stores and other home electronics stores nationwide, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30.
- Recall number
- CPSC-19132
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Apple Inc. has 2 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 156 Electronics recalls in our database.
- 81,400,081,000 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 23rd Electronics recall we've logged in 2019.