If you're using a knockoff iPhone charger, you'll soon be able to trade it in at an Apple store for an official USB power adapter.
Apple on Tuesday announced a new worldwide USB power adapter trade-in program following the recent controversy over the safety of counterfeit and third-party chargers. The new initiative comes after a Chinese woman was reportedly killed by electric shock while answering a call on her iPhone 5 while it was plugged into a non-Apple charger.
"Recent reports have suggested that some counterfeit and third-party adapters may not be designed properly and could result in safety issues," Apple said in a note on its website. "While not all third party adapters have an issue, we are announcing a USB Power Adapter Takeback Program to enable customers to acquire properly designed adapters."
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