Fri 19 Sep 2008
If you bought your iPhone 3G in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, and several Latin American countries, you need to exchange your ultracompact USB power adapter for a new one. Apple (AAPL) said they’ve had reports of the prongs coming out and getting stuck in sockets, which can cause a showck if you try an dremove them.
Original iPhone 3G Power Adapter
The full details can be found here:
http://www.apple.com/support/usbadapter/exchangeprogram/
There’s no cost to you–simply order a replacement via the web or exchange in-store at your local Apple Retail Store starting on October 10th. You will need to bring in your old adapter in order to receive a new one(s). This applies to both the adapter included in the box with the phone as well as any additional ones you may have purchased.
Check the bottom of your adapater though–if it has a green dot (pictured below) you’ve already got the redesigned adapter and do not need to replace it. Also note:
We’ll need to collect your iPhone 3G’s serial number as part of the exchange process.
If you apply via the web, you will also need to provide your name and address so that we can send you a new adapter along with a shipment box so that you can return the affected adapter to Apple.
If you visit an Apple Retail Store, you need to bring your affected adapter(s) and your iPhone 3G(s) with you to complete the exchange process.
I hope they’ll give me a replacement for the adapter I’ve still got from my first iPhone 3G that got stolen. I’ve got the serial number…maybe I’ll have to order that one online.
Replacement Adapter