Due to risk of overheating in rare cases, Apple offers free replacement of USB chargers for all iPhones bought during the period from October 2009 to September 2012. At the same USB chargers sold as individual accessories in Greece.
iPhone users are asked to check if the charger belongs to series A1300. In that case they can replace them for free with the newest model , by providing their phone in any authorized store, for the iPhone serial number verification.
In more detail, Apple has received a small number of incidents where the adapter type USB overheated. The company’s research showed that a design issue may, in rare cases, lead to overheating of the power supply, which can cause potential burns. A small amount of such injuries have been reported.
Furthermore, as a solution Apple has decided to launch an exchange program, asking customers to stop using the adapter and exchange them for free of charge with a new, redesigned model.