Plug adapter
Electric shock Electrical appliances and equipment Other risk levels
| Alert Number | A11/00073/20 |
| Brand | Apple |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Type G |
| Published | 21 August 2020 |
Risk Description
The product could break, exposing internal electrical components. A user might touch the accessible live parts while the adapter is plugged into the wall socket and suffer an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/05/2019
Product Description
Affected three-prong wall plug adapters are white, with no letters in the inside slot where it attaches to the Apple adapter. The product was also sold online.