Faulty Apple USB-C cable (top) & replacement (bottom)
Credit: lifehacker/Apple
Problems with non-compliant, non-standard or substandard USB-C adapter cables have previously been reported in these pages. Now Apple has recalled faulty USB-C to USB-C cables supplied with its ultra-thin, Macbook 12".
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2016/02/apple-flags-faulty-macbook-usb-c-cables-offers-replacements/
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/02/apple-is-recalling-faulty-macbook-usb-c-charging-cables/
https://www.apple.com/au/support/usbc-chargecable/ / Apple launched replacement program programme faulty USB-C charge cables MacBook 12” 12 inch laptop computer range design issue cause charge cables fail USB-C cables distributed range MacBooks up until June 2015 faulty cables MacBooks not charge charge devices intermittently problem affects limited number cables Apple offering replacements eligible customers identify your charge cable affected checking stamp on it if you own one of the dodgy cables get replacement Apple retail stores authorised Apple service provider contact Apple Support MacBook serial number receive replacement cable MacBook owners provided a valid mailing address product registration process Apple Online Store purchase send you new cable end of February 2016 Apple recalled charging accessories replacement power adaptors Macs iOS devices sold between 2003 and 2015 risk of electric shock to users /
