In mid-July, we wrote about the 23-year-old Chinese woman Ma Ailun who died of electrocution after trying to answer a call on his iPhone 5, while the phone was plugged into an electrical outlet to recharge. Apple stated that they would investigate what could be the cause of the accident.
Today was Apple with a message that those who have non-original charger for iPhone, iPad or iPod chargers can deliver an Apple Retail Store or one of Apple’s authorized service centers. If you need a new charger, Apple offers these for $ 10 – or equivalent in local currency. This corresponds to around 60 Norwegian kroner. A charger for iPhone costs 149 million in Apple Store.
An original charger for iPhone. can pose a security risk
message says nothing about incidents involving non-original chargers, but according to Apple the company wants to ensure that their customers are safe.
“There have recently been reports that some false and third-party power adapters may not be designed properly and can pose a safety hazard. Although there are problems with all third-party adapters, we are announcing now a recall program for USB power adapters, so that customers can obtain adapters that are designed properly, “the company writes on its website.
According to Apple undergoes all their power adapters thorough safety testing, and are designed to meet the requirements contained in various countries around the world.
offer is probably also in Norway
Apple says nothing about where in the world offer applies but by Amobil.no been in contact with sources who can confirm that the replacement program begins in China on 9 August and that it will apply for the rest of the world as of the 16th August.
When we contacted the Norwegian-chief of the largest Apple reseller, Humac, however this is unknown – but he has promised to come back to us when they have received information from Apple.
See also: Deaths from electrocution with iPhone 5 in your hand
(Sources: Apple, BBC)
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