iPhone: Apple fined for missing charger in box

At the end of 2020, Apple lifted the curtain on the iPhone 12. This isn’t the first time the Californian giant has included a mains charger in the iPhone box. The Californian brand is happy to plug a Lightning to USB-C charging cable. The group applied the same logic with some other products, such as the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch. To justify this controversial decision, the American giant raises ecological concerns.

Frankly, Apple’s decision was not greeted with a smile by all consumers. There have been numerous complaints about this all over the world. forcing the brand to provide a main charger to customers purchasing a new iPhone.

Apple ordered to pay buyer about 1000 euros

In this context, a Brazilian consumer decided to file a complaint with Apple. He explains that he bought an iPhone without the usual charger. man felt it the company violated the law in force in Brazil. The case was taken to court.

As TecMundo reported, a Brazilian judge ruled in favor of the buyer. Apple was ordered to pay compensation to the customer. The brand will have to offer the injured consumer about 1000 euros. visible, Apple violated Article 39 of the Consumer Law (CDC)stipulates that “bride selling” is an abusive and prohibited practice in Brazil.

“This is an abusive and illegal business practice undercover or upside down sales marriage that undermines the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act. The CDC aims to protect the weaker party in the contractual relationship and insure it against malicious practices.explains justice.

this is not the first Brazil hits Apple hard after withdrawal of the offered charger. In early 2021, Brazil, again believing it violated consumer protection law, fined the American company $2 million.

Therefore, Apple cannot sell iPhone and charger separately in the Brazilian market. It’s not impossible that this new case will force the California group to include the accessory in boxes for Brazil.

Source : TecMundo