Apple Recalls Unsafe iPhone Adapters That Overheated

Apple is recalling power adapters sold in Europe and parts of Asia and Africa after reports surfaced that the devices were overheating and putting users at risk.

The company released a statement on Friday, promising affected customers new adapters in exchange for turning in old ones. The defective adapters were packaged with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S devices between October 2009 and September 2012. However, they were also sold as independent accessories. A total of 37 countries were affected.

Apple did not specify what injuries, if any, were sustained by customers using the devices. A detailed list of impacted countries, including France, South Africa and Vietnam, can be found in the statement on Apple's website. Read more...