〔財經中心／綜合廿日外電〕美國蘋果公司（Apple）十九日宣布全面召回出現瑕疵的iPhone 3G電源供應器。分析師估計，數量約有四百萬支。
蘋果公司同時也公告更換計畫。自十月十日起，使用者可以透過網路登記，留下地址，三週內就會寄送到用戶手上，但用戶也須同時寄回瑕疵品；或者直接到蘋果公司各零售據點以舊換新。
新更換的電源供應器上將有一個綠點，以資辨識。iPhone目前尚未在台發售，原先是計畫十月在國內上市。蘋果公司表示，這款電源供應器在「某些特定狀況」下，金屬插腳可能斷裂、卡在插座裡，讓使用者發生觸電。
蘋果公司指出，該公司已接獲數起類似的報告，但比例極低，且目前沒有造成任何傷害。凡是在美國、日本、加拿大、墨西哥和幾個中美洲國家銷售的iPhone 3G，每支都配備一個電源供應器，這些電源供應器都在召回之列。
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Important Safety Notice
Today Apple announced the Apple Ultracompact USB Power Adapter Exchange program.
Apple has determined that under certain conditions the new ultracompact Apple USB power adapter's metal prongs can break off and remain in a power outlet, creating a risk of electric shock. We have received reports of detached blades involving a very small percentage of the adapters sold, but no injuries have been reported.
The ultracompact USB power adapters were supplied with every iPhone 3G sold in the following countries, and may also have been purchased separately as an accessory:
- US
- Japan
- Canada
- Mexico
- Several Latin American countries (click here for a detailed list of countries)
Note: Apple USB power adapters supplied with original iPhones or supplied with iPhone 3G units sold in other countries are not affected.
Customer safety is always Apple's top priority, and therefore we have voluntarily decided to exchange every ultracompact power adapter for a new, redesigned adapter, free of charge.
Users with ultracompact power adapters should immediately stop using them until they exchange them for a new, redesigned ultracompact adapter.
In the meantime, they should charge their iPhone 3G by connecting it to their computer with the USB cable that came with their iPhone or by using a standard-sized Apple USB Power Adapter (with fold up prongs) or with a third party adapter designed to work with the iPhone, such as a car charger.
Identifying your adapter
If you purchased an iPhone 3G in any of the countries listed above, you received the ultracompact USB adapter.
Compare your USB power adapter to the pictures below. If it matches, we will provide a replacement adapter in exchange for your current one.
If you have purchased this ultracompact adapter as a standalone accessory, you may also exchange it for a new one.
Replacement adapters have a single green dot on the bottom, like this:
If you have an ultracompact adapter with a green dot on the bottom, you already have a new, redesigned adapter and do not need to participate in this exchange program.
The Exchange Process
Replacement adapters will be available starting Friday, October 10, 2008.
There are two ways to exchange your current ultracompact Apple USB power adapter for a new, redesigned adapter.
- Order a replacement adapter via the web. These replacement adapters will ship within three weeks of your order, starting on Friday, October 10.
- Exchange your adapter at an Apple Retail Store starting on October 10.
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.
If you live in Latin America, we will announce the appropriate exchange program information before October 10.
Thank you for your cooperation with this exchange program, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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