In rare cases Apple’s adapter may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched.  The affected wall plug adapters were shipped to a number of countries including Australia, with Mac and certain iOS devices between 2003 and 2015. Also included in the recall are adaptors purchased in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit.

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The company said it was aware of 12 incidents worldwide.

An affected two-prong plug adapter has either four or five characters or no characters on the inside slot where it attaches to the main Apple power adapter.  Customers should visit www.apple.com/support/ac-wallplug-adapter for details about how to exchange the affected adapters for new, redesigned ones or visit the program website for more details on how to identify an affected adapter.