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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Edel Hughes

Apple recall wall plug adaptors sold in Ireland due to risk of electrical shock

Apple have issued an urgent recall of AC wall plug adaptors sold in Ireland due to a risk of electrical shock.

The three-prong plugs were sold with Mac computer and mobile devices between 2003 and 2010, as well as part of the Apple World Travel Adaptor Kit.

They are mainly used in Ireland, the UK and Singapore.

In a blog post, the company said there is a chance the plugs can break and cause a risk of electrical shock if touched.

The affected plug is on the left (Apple)

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A spokesperson said: "An affected three-prong plug adaptor is white, with no letters on the inside slot where it attaches to the main Apple power adaptor.

“Because customer safety is a top priority, Apple is asking customers to stop using affected plug adaptors.”

The tech giant said they were aware of six incidents worldwide involving the plug.

They said USB power adaptors are not affected and customers can exchange their plug for a new one free of charge.

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