One of Apple’s best inventions is probably the MagSafe adapter used for its older MacBook laptops, where through the use of a magnet, users could ensure that if anyone trips over their laptop’s power cable, it would detach safely without bringing the laptop crashing to the ground, thus the “safe” in its name.
However it seems that it might not be as “safe” as we think. A lawsuit has been filed against Apple over the MagSafe adapter where according to one of the plaintiffs, Penny Manzi, she was at home using her MacBook with the MagSafe plugged in. She was also using her oxygen machine which was at 100% when apparently the MagSafe caused a spark that ignited the oxygen mask, which then engulfed her skull and face in flames.
While this is possibly the first ever case we’re hearing, it might be related to Apple’s replacement program that dates back to 2011 following a class-action lawsuit against the company. For those unfamiliar, it seems that back then Apple had acknowledged that there were issues with the T-shaped MagSafe adapter that would deteriorate and would expose internal wires that could potentially pose a fire hazard.
The lawsuit filed by the Manzis does not state which model of the laptop she was using, but there is a chance it could be related. The lawsuit is seeking damages in excess of $75,000 for past and present pain and suffering, loss of normal life, and also the medical expenses that were incurred as a result of the fire.
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