Apple recalls Mac and iPad adapters due to shock risk

Apple is recalling adapters for Mac computers and iPads because there is a risk that users will receive a shock if they touch them. The adapters were sold in several regions, including Europe, from 2003 to 2015.

These are two-pin plugs that Apple supplied with Mac systems and iOS devices in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Argentina and Brazil. In addition, it concerns adapters that were part of Apple’s World Travel Kit. USB adapters and adapters supplied by Apple in other regions such as the US and UK are not part of the recall.

According to the company, in “very exceptional cases” there is a risk of electric shock when touched if the plugs break. Users can identify whether they have a corresponding plug by looking inside the plug that connects to the power supply for the presence of a string of four or five characters. If this is the case, the adapter can be exchanged. If there is a three letter code here indicating the region, such as EUR in Europe, it is an adapter that has not been affected.

Apple recommends that you stop using the plugs. Customers can exchange their adapters at the Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Providers at no additional cost.