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Apple iPhone 3G USB Charger Replacements Arriving

Tuesday October 7, 2008 9:24 am PDT by Arnold Kim

Apple has started shipping the replacement USB chargers under their exchange program they announced in September.

Apple had recalled the adapters after receiving reports of the metal prongs breaking off of the adapter and remaining lodged in power outlets, creating the risk of electric shock.

Customers can order replacements online or exchange your adapter at an Apple Retail store starting on October 10th.
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iVoid
Posted: 47 months ago
I just received the new version of the USB charger. Doesn't seem that much different than the old one.

They do say if you don't return the old one, they may charge you for it. Of course, I didn't give them my CC for this exchange. I just wish I knew it was coming, I could have swapped it and given the old one to the DHL guy right away.
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mocciat
Posted: 47 months ago

I just received the new version of the USB charger. Doesn't seem that much different than the old one.

They do say if you don't return the old one, they may charge you for it. Of course, I didn't give them my CC for this exchange. I just wish I knew it was coming, I could have swapped it and given the old one to the DHL guy right away.


Got mine today also. I was thinking the same thing about the DHL guy. I'm working from home and he put it down and ran away otherwise I would be able to save him a trip.

The only difference I notice is that the prongs taper at the end instead of being boxed off.

Anyway packed up the old one called DHL and left it on the stoop.
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bassproguy07
Posted: 47 months ago
thought we wouldnt see them till the 10th??
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brn2ski00
Posted: 47 months ago
did you guys have to fill out a form to get the new ones? how does this work?
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iVoid
Posted: 47 months ago

did you guys have to fill out a form to get the new ones? how does this work?


Info is here:

http://www.apple.com/support/usbadapter/exchangeprogram/
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deimos256
Posted: 47 months ago
hmmm mine didnt come, at least i dont think it did
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sahni130
Posted: 47 months ago

I just received the new version of the USB charger. Doesn't seem that much different than the old one.

They do say if you don't return the old one, they may charge you for it. Of course, I didn't give them my CC for this exchange. I just wish I knew it was coming, I could have swapped it and given the old one to the DHL guy right away.


may i ask where you live and when you ordered it?
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iVoid
Posted: 47 months ago

may i ask where you live and when you ordered it?


SF Bay Area - Ordered it shortly after the recall was announced.
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redcupr
Posted: 47 months ago

may i ask where you live and when you ordered it?


Received mine today also. Live in the Seattle area, ordered on the day they announced the recall.
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deimos256
Posted: 47 months ago
welp im going to assume they are shipping from cali, so it would make sense the west coast got it first. Im in FL so itll probably take a few days
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