Millions of people have this charger, it can cause electric shock and must be changed immediately

A poorly insulated charger can be dangerous. One of the most famous chargers in the world could well have this type of defect and must be returned to the store urgently.

With so many smartphones and other devices purchased, you may well have multiple chargers at home. Whether they are Lightning, USB-A or USB-C tips, our homes are full of accessories that are more or less useful for charging our electrical devices. Unfortunately, these small electrically charged cables can be dangerous when they have a design flaw or are damaged. That's why it's generally recommended to throw away a charger if it's too damaged.

But recently, Apple has communicated about one of its most widely distributed chargers around the world. While this charger more or less does its job, it also has a design issue that can cause electric shocks. The charger in question was distributed Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Argentina, Brazil and continental European countries such as France, Spain and Italy.

The charger in question has design issues in its adapter block. The cable does not seem to be affected. The models mentioned have a sequence of 4 or 5 characters inside their adapter. These can be numbers or even letters.

To resolve the situation, Apple has communicated widely on the adapters concerned and produced new models that do not present any manufacturing issues. These adapters, manufactured to address the concerns of the previous ones, do not have a sequence of 4-5 numbers or characters within them. Conversely, we find the location where the adapter is distributed (EUR for Europe, BRA for Brazil or ARG for Argentina).

However, if you had one of the old adapters with a sequence of numbers or letters, it is strongly recommended to stop using it and especially not to plug it into a source of electricity such as a socket or a cordless battery. You risk triggering an accident and causing an electric shock. Conversely, it is advisable to to dispose of the charger in an appropriate trash can or, better yet, visit an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider to exchange your defective charger with a new model free of charge. If there are no such stores in your area, you can contact Apple Support through their dedicated website.