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Brazil fines Apple for selling a phone without a charger

by on23 March 2021


But that is so innovative


Brazil's consumer protection agency Procon-SP has fined Apple nearly $1.92 million for selling the iPhone without a charger.

Apple's move was a violation of the country's Consumer Defense Code, according to the watchdog.

Procon-SP told Apple about the alleged violation in December. Apple responded by reiterating its environmental angle, arguing that it would reduce CO2 emissions and rare earth mining.

It noted that many customers already had spare chargers. The agency clearly was not satisfied with that answer, however. In issuing the fine, Procon-SP executive director Fernando Capez told Apple it needed to respect Brazilian law.

The fine also covers allegedly misleading water resistance claims. Apple declined to repair iPhones that had suffered water damage under warranty despite touting the devices' ability to survive immersion for extended periods.

Last modified on 23 March 2021
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