iPhone users can be at risk of getting electric shock as its power adapters are reported to be faulty by Apple.
Not all but many of the 3G iPhone models compact USB adapters might have a problem of breaking its metal prongs. Though as of now there haven’t been any complaints reported of any injury. But Apple has urged users to swap the adapters.
To be more specific the models sold at US, Japan, Mexico and Canada might 
have these problems. Also the adapters sold in 10 Latin American nations might also have the same problem.
Apple stated that the thin metal prongs of the power adapter could break off and get stuck in the socket.
List Of countries that might be affected are :
- USA
- Japan
- Canada
- Mexico
- Columbia
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Guantemala
- Honduras
- Peru
- Argentina
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Panama
Since June 2007 Apple has sold more than six million devices but are not very sure as which and how many devices have the fault and hence not sure about how many users might be at risk.
Apple has claimed that the adapters will be replaced free of cost and the fault free adapters will be available by 10 October. Until then the users should recharge the instrument by connecting it to a computer using USB port.
To get the chargers replaced one will have to order through Apple’s website or at any Apple store starting from 10 October.
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This post was written by Kevin on September 23, 2008
