The programme will begin accepting faulty units in Apple Stores in the affected countries starting on the 10th of October, or units can be sent back to Apple for immediate replacement via the web form. Note that replacement will take " approximately 3 weeks ", during which time Apple advises that affected owners charge their iPhone by " connecting it to their computer with the USB cable that came with their iPhone or by using a standard-sized Apple USB Power Adapter (with fold up prongs) or with a third party adapter designed to work with the iPhone, such as a car charger. " Have any of our American readers suffered from the self-dismantling mains adaptors, or is Apple just being extra-cautious with the recall? Share your thoughts over in the forums.