CPSC Recall in 2019: Apple Recalls Three-Prong Wall Plug Adapters Included in World Travel Adapter Kit Due to Risk of Electric Shock

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-132

Date: June 05, 2019

Product Name: Apple AC World Travel Adapter Kits

Recall Description:

This recall involves three-prong AC wall plug adapters included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit sold before February 2015.  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 primarily in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong and were also sold with Mac computers and iOS devices.  The recalled three-prong AC wall plug adapters are white with no letters on the inside slot where it attaches to an Apple power adapter. Redesigned adapters are white with gray on the inside portion that attaches to the power adapter.

Hazard Description:

The three-prong AC wall plug adapters 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 six reports from other countries of wall plug adapters breaking and consumers receiving shocks, including two reports of consumers who were medically evaluated and released without need for further medical treatment. No reports of incidents or injuries were reported by U.S. consumers.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China