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TECHNOLOGY => Computing and Internet => Topic started by: ReadWrite on Aug 07, 2013, 03:31 AM

Title: Death By iPhone Charger Prompts Apple Trade-In Deal
Post by: ReadWrite on Aug 07, 2013, 03:31 AM
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The death of a Chinese woman from a third-party iOS charger (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421770,00.asp) prompted Apple to launch (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2422748,00.asp) a worldwide "USB Power Adapter Takeback Program," under which it will sell discounted official Apple adapters to users who turn in third-party or "counterfeit" versions. Apple will sell the adapters, normally $19, for $10 starting August 9 in China and August 16 in the U.S. and elsewhere. For more details, see the Apple adapter-takeback program page (http://www.apple.com/support/usbadapter-takeback/).

ReadWrite