September 20th, 2008Rogers, Fido would rather have you electrocuted
Shocking yes, but but so we understand to be the main current of some juicier PR to cross our desks this morning. There’s a recall on for iPhone 3G chargers. Sez apple: “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.”
The really important part, the flacks tell us, is not that your beloved iPhone could be deadlier than an electric eel at a toaster party. No, the important angle is that you should NOT take your killer wall wart back to a Rogers or Fido store. What would they do with them? Trust us, they don’t want to be zapped by your shoddy knob either. Only an apple retailer will do or somehow through the apple website.
In any case, safety first we say, you may as well get yours exchanged. Don’t let this recall spark any ideas, we don’t recommend your own untimely demise as a loophole out of your 3 year contract. It’s probably enforceable straight through to the next world anyway.
link/exchange instructions for iPhone 3G USB plug
Yes, it’s public service announcement day on WirelessNorth.ca
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http://jansepar.com Shawn
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http://jansepar.com Shawn
