apple ultracompact usb power adapter Apple announced on Friday an exchange program for their Ultracompact USB Power Adapter that came with every iPhone 3G handset. Apple determined that under certain conditions, the metal prongs on the plug can break off and remain stuck within the power outlet “creating a risk of electric shock.” Lucky for Apple that no injuries have been reported thus far!

These ultracompact USB power adapters were supplied with every iPhone 3G shipped in the following countries:

  • US
  • Japan
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Several Latin America countries

If you’re power adapter looks as follows, then you have a potentially hazardous adapter.

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The new adapter have a single green dot on the bottom:

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Apple will begin the exchange program on October 10th. You can either order a replacement adapter via the web or go to an Apple retail store to replace it – both starting on the 10th.

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