Apple to replace faulty MacBook USB-C charging cables
by Samuel Gibbs from Technology | The Guardian on (#14061)
'Design issue' that causes power problems for 1,000+ single-port laptop prompts replacement programme
Apple is recalling USB-C power cables for its new 1,000+ 12in laptop owing to a "design issue" which means they will fail to charge the computer, the company says.
The problem affects a limited number of the 2m USB-C charge cables that shipped with the MacBook laptops through June last year. The problem also affects cables sold as optional accessories.
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