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iPhone USB adapter recall announced
If you think that your iPhone's ultracompact USB power adapter is the coolest thing around, think again; Apple has announced an exchange program for the teensy wonders, as apparently they have a very infrequent habit of prong-snapping, leading to a risk of fire. Check to see if your adapter has a green dot like the one pictured here; if so it is already up-to-date and does not need replacement.You can get details on the exchange program from Apple's site or in the 2nd half of this post. Exchanges begin on October 10, both online and in person at Apple retail stores. Be careful out there.Thanks to everyone who sent this in.
Brighton's colorful line of lilliputian USB chargers
In case you haven't noticed, we've got a thing for gizmos that serve their purpose without being unnecessarily large, so it's easy to understand why Brighton's diminutive USB chargers are just so darn irresistible. These things do one thing (and one thing well), and that is to transmit juice from the AC outlet into whatever USB-connected device you choose to plug in. The adapters are available in green, orange, pink and yellow hues, weigh just 30-grams apiece and are set to go on sale next week. Sadly, we've yet to be clued in on pricing details, but we can't imagine these things putting a strain on the budget or anything.
I-O Data recalls hard drive adapters -- all 740 of 'em
Users of certain I-O Data network hard drives may want to take notice if they're worried about keeping their data (and themselves) safe, as it seems that a couple of the AC adapters used with them have the unfortunate tendency to overheat and melt, posing a potential burn hazard to consumers. The adapters affected all have the model number IO-ACADP1510UL, and were sold with UHDL-160U and UHDL-300U model hard drives between December 2004 and February 2007. That apparently totals a whopping 740 adapters, a number we're guessing I-O Data would otherwise rather keep to itself. While there hasn't been any injuries reported, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is advising users to immediately stop using the adapters and contact I-O Data for a free replacement. If that includes you, you can click on through for all the necessary information.
Late Show writer doesn't find humor in smoking G4 adapter
Looks like Justin Stengel of The Late Show with David Letterman picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue... since he was able to detect the acrid odor of his G4 power adapter scorching and sparking its way through the cord insulation. Whoops. The rather laconic response from the Genius Bar ("We've got those in stock, if you want to come buy a new one") is not going to win any points either, but it may lead to this:Top Ten Other Uses for a G4 Power Adapter:10. Works as mosquito coil to repel robot mosquitoes9. World's smallest curling iron for eyebrow use8. Hotwire Dave's car at the impound lot7. Secretly inside every Ronco Home Defibrillator6. Latest "Betty Crocker" version of apple pie calls for smoked Apple5. Gentle teasing -- spot-weld Biff Henderson's headset to his head4. Perfect excuse to use your iPhone, call i911 and report an iFire3. Cures under-desk fungus2. Get two adapters, play 'Dueling Banjos' with fritzing noisesand the number one other use for a G4 power adapter...1. Two words: DIY Taservia Engadget
DS Lite AC adapters for vain people
While the rest of you suckers are out looking like chumps with mismatched AC adapters, the more fashionable among us are rocking an $18 third-party power cord in the same color as our DS Lite.We'll leave it to you to decide if, considering that Nintendo sells their official AC adapter for $9.95, it's worth the extra money to get extremely minor home decorating assistance from Toytech. On second thought, we won't leave it to you. It's probably not worth it.
Focal / DLO offer up PowerBug AC-to-USB power adapter
Okay, so Focal's latest charging gizmo comes bundled with a cable that plays nice with your shiny (and colorful) new vivid Shuffle (or your "old" silver edition), but realistically, the PowerBug isn't much more than a snazzy AC-to-USB power adapter. Weighing in at around 40 grams, this device reportedly handles 100 to 240-volt plugs and works well with worldwide adapter prongs, and essentially turns any AC outlet you may run across into a charging station for anything that utilizes USB to suck down power. Namely, just about every iPod that relies on your trusty USB port for energy can befriend this here gadget, along with NAV systems and USB battery chargers. The plug itself sports a green LED that gives you an indication of how the whole charging process is going, and while Focal doesn't seem to give mention to a little company dubbed DLO, the blatant branding leads us to believe that it'll be sold under that accessory maker's product line. Nevertheless, if you're finding yourself closer to power outlets than electrified USB connectors during your travels, you can pick up your own PowerBug now for $22.99.[Via NewLaunches]
Nintendo Japan recalls DS AC adapters
Turns out wrist straps aren't Nintendo's only worry at the moment, as the company reports that some of the AC adapters have a danger of melting due to overheat. While Google translation isn't the most accurate form of allowing text in one language be understood by people speaking another, we were able to ascertain that resins used in the construction of the plastic have been known to overheat and possibly causes large amounts of smoke and even catch fire.The original DS Phat models Japanese gamers need be concerned with are the January - June 2006 shipment and the July - October 2006 shipments of Lites are also in danger. So, if you're in possession of a DS Phat or Lite manufactured in the corresponding time periods, you should probably get with Nintendo Customer Service as soon as you can.
