On the eve of Apple’s launch of the iPhone 14 series, the Brazilian Ministry of Justice severely punished Apple, not only fined them, but also ordered the entire line of iPhones to stop selling until the charger was provided with the package. Since the release of the iPhone 12 in October 2020, Apple has stopped providing Earpods headphones and chargers with the packaging, citing environmental protection and emission reduction.
All iPhones removed from shelves
The Brazilian authorities have always opposed Apple’s approach. According to a recent announcement by the local judicial department, Apple needs to be fined 12.27 million Brazilian reals (equivalent to 18.36 million Hong Kong dollars) for not providing a charger with the package, and all iPhones starting from the iPhone 12 will be revoked. Models released in Brazil are registered, and all iPhone models are subject to immediate suspension. The Justice Department said there would be no immediate fines, but if Apple tried to circumvent the sales ban, the fines would be enforced immediately.
Not the first heavy fine
This is not the first time Apple has been punished by Brazilian authorities for not providing chargers. The consumer rights department fined Apple BRL 10.54 million in 2021, saying that no chargers are selling defective products and failing to meet the warranty period. Repair it. At the time, Apple couldn’t convince the authorities that the move was to protect the environment, and most customers already owned chargers. Eventually, Apple will re-supply chargers in iPhone 12 packaging sold in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
Apple says appeal
Foreign media reported that Apple has appealed the decision of the Department of Justice, emphasizing that they have won many similar cases before. Apple is confident that customers know that there are different charging and connection options, and will continue to cooperate with local consumer protection agencies. , try to clear their doubts.
source:reuters