CPSC recall 16-106, announced February 18, 2016, covers Apple AC adapter kits and plug adapters (about 814,000 units). 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. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters. Recall contact: call 800-275-2273, or go to www.apple.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Apple World Travel Adapter Kits and wall plug adapters. The kits contain three-prong and two-prong AC wall plug adapters that fit different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters were made for use in Australia/New Zealand/Argentina, Brazil, Continental Europe and Korea and were also sold with Mac computers and iOS devices. The wall plug adapters are white plastic with the following characteristics: Australia/New Zealand/Argentina - flat angled blades Brazil - round thin pins Continental Europe - round thin pins, slightly slanted inward Korea - round thick pins Recalled wall plug adapters have either four or five letters or numbers, or no markings on the inside slot where the wall plug adapter attaches to the main power adapter. Redesigned adapters have a three-letter regional code in the slot (EUR, ARG, KOR, AUS or BRA).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- January 2003 through January 2015
- Price paid
- $30
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Apple has received 12 reports of wall plug adapters breaking and consumers receiving shocks overseas, including three reports of consumers who were medically evaluated and released. No reports of incidents or injuries were reported by U.S. consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-275-2273, or go to www.apple.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Apple
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 16-106
- Units
- About 814,000 (In addition, about 81,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Apple stores and other home electronics stores, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30.
- Importer
- Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.
AC adapter kits and plug adapters
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 814,000 units: the 10th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 29 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 25 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Apple is named in 5 CPSC notices in this index, from 2001 to 2019. This recall is the 4th. The one before: Beats Pill XL speaker (15-156, Jun 2015). 3 of them are battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 12 years. Recalled 13 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Apple at 800-275-2273 any time, or online at www.apple.com and click on AC Wall Plug Adapter Recall Program for more information.
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