Customer safety is a top priority at Apple. That's why all Apple products -- including USB power adapters for iPhone, iPad, and iPod undergo rigorous testing for safety and reliability. All Apple USB power adapters are designed to meet government safety standards around the world.
Counterfeit USB Adapters have not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standards for Safety and it is unknown if these adapters comply with the safety requirements for the United States or Canada.
Counterfeit and third party USB adapters may not be designed properly and could result in safety issues.
Note that the counterfeit Model A1401 shown below with UL Marks are very similar in appearance to the authentic Apple Model A1401 that is authorized to bear the UL Mark.
Be very wary of purchasing from unauthorized sellers and e-commerce websites including eBay and Amazon. Counterfeit products are often listed on eBay and Amazon and sold to unsuspecting buyers as "genuine" or "100% authentic" items at prices close to retail.
Due to the complexity of testing required to detect an unsafe or counterfeit adapter, Apple Retail and Apple Authorized Service Providers CAN NOT advise you on the authenticity or safety of your adapter.
To ensure you are receiving authentic and safe Apple quality products, always buy from authorized Apple retailers or directly from Apple.
All Apple USB power adapters are designed to meet government safety standards around the world.
This USB charger bearing the Apple trademarked brand and A1401 model number looks convincingly authentic, but it is a counterfeit, and bears a counterfeit UL mark.
Counterfeit products are not tested by UL to meet safety standards.
This counterfeit USB charger purchased from an online seller has a serial number inside the USB port and looks just like the Authentic A1401 Apple model.
Counterfeiters are very good at creating visually deceptive counterfeit products to fool you.
This counterfeit Apple A1401 charger has as a poor fitting USB port and case seam.
Advertised online as "Authentic Apple", a bulk lot of these counterfeit chargers were purchased and delivered to a school district for use by children.
Do you know what is inside a counterfeit charger?
This counterfeit Apple A1401 overheated, presenting a fire hazard. There is no warranty on counterfeit Apple products and you are putting safety at risk with counterfeit products.
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