CPSC Recall in 2016: Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-106

Date: February 18, 2016

Product Name: AC adapter kits and plug adapters

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 814,000 (In addition, about 81,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

Apple stores and other home electronics stores, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30.

Manufactured In:

China