Microsoft also issued a recall at the start of February for the power adapters for some of its Surface Pro computers sold before July 2015.
This is the second power cable recall in a month for Apple, after it recalled some power adapters that were sold with Mac computers, iPhones, iPads and iPods since 2003 at the end of January. Those who have the recalled cables can replace them at an Apple retail store, authorised third parties or via Apple’s online support. The affected cables do not have a serial number printed on them next to the words “Designed by Apple in California. How to identify the faulty USB-C power cables.