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Hey, remember that tiny power adapter you got with your new iPhone? Well guess what? It could get a little dangerous -- so Apple wants you to swap it for a newer, less dangerous one. Apparently, the adapter's metal prongs can break right off, thus creating a "risk of electrical shock" and general mellow-harshing. The company issued a recall today for any of the "Ultracompact USB Power Adapters" which came with iPhone 3Gs in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, and "several Latin American countries" (don't worry, they've got a list). Check the read link to figure out if you've got the bad kind of adapter, and for goodness sake, be careful when unplugging that thing!
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- 09-20-2008, 05:58 AM #1Mac User
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Apple issues a recall for its 'Ultracompact USB Power Adapter'
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- 09-20-2008, 06:04 AM #2Mac Freak
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Re: Apple issues a recall for its 'Ultracompact USB Power Adapter' read it also.. philippines not included... i think globe needs to make a move regarding this matter.
- 09-20-2008, 06:32 AM #3Mac Fanatic
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Re: Apple issues a recall for its 'Ultracompact USB Power Adapter' Mine didn't come with the new adapter, so no problemo
been there, done that, can't remember
- 09-20-2008, 06:39 AM #4Mac Fanatic
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Re: Apple issues a recall for its 'Ultracompact USB Power Adapter' What do you mean? You prefer these defective incarnation of the infamous cute adapters?
Originally Posted by ikitub 
I'm glad that i have the older one. I like it when it folds back. Doesn't mess with my other thingamajigs.
- 09-20-2008, 07:01 AM #5I believe in duct tape!
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Re: Apple issues a recall for its 'Ultracompact USB Power Adapter' Just to further clarify the OP's first post: this is the ultracompact adapter in question:
If it has the green dot (as shown in the photo), then the adapter is already updated and doesn't need replacing.Last edited by soloworx; 09-20-2008 at 07:06 AM.
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- 09-20-2008, 07:17 AM #6Mac Freak
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Re: Apple issues a recall for its 'Ultracompact USB Power Adapter' 15" MacBook Pro5,3|2.8|4GB|500GB|Glossy|10.6.8 • eMac G4 1G | Sun Wireless • 15" MacBook Pro 2.33GHz • iPod/iPad • PC Intel Core i3|2GB|250GB|2 17"LCD • 1WyF[Roda] + 4Kids[CJ•AJ•iCé•RJ].iLife.iWork.iDad.iKnow.Registry ID APPL56382. MacUser since '95
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- 09-20-2008, 08:23 AM #7Mac Freak
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Re: Apple issues a recall for its 'Ultracompact USB Power Adapter' oops... my bad.. thought it was the one that i have.. the adapter that can fold back.. don't know that there are different power adapter that was released for iphone 3g... Originally Posted by IronMan What do you mean? You prefer these defective incarnation of the infamous cute adapters?
I'm glad that i have the older one. I like it when it folds back. Doesn't mess with my other thingamajigs.
- 09-20-2008, 08:37 AM #8Mac Lover
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Re: Apple issues a recall for its 'Ultracompact USB Power Adapter' should've seen this earlier. I was at the apple store earlier.
another reason to go back then.
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- 09-20-2008, 09:48 AM #9Apple Genius
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Re: Apple issues a recall for its 'Ultracompact USB Power Adapter' If you got your iPhone3G prior to the announcement, replacement for the Power Adapter will not be available until Oct 10th. Originally Posted by fidji should've seen this earlier. I was at the apple store earlier.
another reason to go back then.
I've never use mine but it is for replacement.
- 09-20-2008, 09:50 AM #10Mac Lover
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Re: Apple issues a recall for its 'Ultracompact USB Power Adapter' thanks for the info. I'll mark it in my calendar. Originally Posted by jepaz
I haven't used mine either.MBP 2.5Ghz. AEBS. ATV.
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