Apple Announces a Trade-in Program For Third-Party Chargers

Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday August 6, 2013 @11:00AM from the apple-is-happy-to-charge-you dept.

EliSowash writes "In response to recent reports of safety concerns around third-party chargers for iDevices, Apple announced today that beginning August 16, 2013, you can trade in your third-party adapter and purchase an official Apple charger at a 'special price' — $10 USD. From their website: 'To qualify, you must turn in at least one USB power adapter and bring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to an Apple Retail Store or participating Apple Authorized Service Provider for serial number validation. The special pricing on Apple USB power adapters is limited to one adapter for each iPhone, iPad, and iPod you own and is valid until October 18, 2013.'"

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Re:I have a couple of broken chargers... by Anonymous Coward · 2013-08-06 17:58 · Score: 0, Troll

The speculation that it was a knock-off wall plug was from Apples press release.
From what I have seen of the original Apple plug it is just as likely that the back of the USB-connector connected with the transformer or buffer capacitor. The compact design is nice and all but I wouldn't assume that it is safe and I wouldn't assume that the wall plug was a knock-off based on Apples press release.