CPSC recall 16106
AC adapter kits and plug adapters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-02-18
On 2016-02-18 the CPSC announced a recall of AC adapter kits and plug adapters by Apple, citing 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 electri….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16106 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-02-18 |
| Published | 2016-02-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Apple |
| Distribution | US |
Product
AC adapter kits and plug adapters | 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).
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Apple-Recalls-Travel-Adapter-Kits-and-Plugs
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