Apple recalls travel adapters for Australia, Brazil, Europe, Korea that can break and cause electric shock. Consumers must stop using and get free replacements.
The two-prong wall plug adapters for Australia/New Zealand/Argentina, Brazil, Continental Europe and Korea can break and expose the metal portion of the adapter, posing an electric shock risk.
Apple is recalling travel adapters sold for Australia, Brazil, Europe, and Korea because they can break and expose metal, causing electric shock. This affects users who have these adapters with their devices.
The adapters can break and expose metal parts, creating an electric shock hazard. This risk occurs when the adapter breaks during normal use, especially in regions with different electrical standards.
Users of Apple travel adapters for Australia, Brazil, Europe, or Korea are affected. Those with devices that use these adapters are most at risk.
Check for white plastic adapters with flat angled blades (Australia/New Zealand/Argentina), round thin pins (Brazil), round thin pins slightly slanted inward (Europe), or round thick pins (Korea). Recalled adapters have four or five letters/numbers or no markings inside the slot.
Immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters to avoid electric shock risk.
Reach out to Apple for free replacement adapters to ensure safe use.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.
Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil, Continental Europe, and Korea.
Recalled adapters have white plastic with specific pin shapes for each region and either four/five letters/numbers or no markings inside the slot.
No, Apple provides free replacements instead of returns.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Apple to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6659 — Apple AC adapter kits and plug adapters Hello, I own a AC adapter kits and plug adapters that is covered by recall 6659 from Apple. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
