Brazilian authorities fine Apple again for not including a power adapter in the iPhone bundle.

Apple fined in Brazil for not including a charger with its iPhones

The consumer rights protection institute of the state of Alagoas (Procon‑AL) issued a decision imposing a fine of 101,627.50 reais (≈ $20,000), levied against Apple. The penalty is related to the fact that the company sells iPhone smartphones without power adapters – “a necessary item for regular use of the product,” as defined by the regulator.

What Procon‑AL considered
- Violation of law: Introducing devices into sale without charging blocks contradicts Brazil’s Consumer Protection Code.
- Objective good faith and transparency: Shifting the burden to consumers to purchase a separate component essential for proper device operation violates principles of honesty and openness.
- Damage assessment: Based on its analysis, Procon‑AL concluded that Apple did not demonstrate sufficient willingness to resolve the situation.

How the fine was calculated
Initially the amount was about $12,000. With aggravating circumstances and insufficient response from Apple, it was increased to roughly $20,000, as allowed by Brazilian law.

History of conflicts with regulators in Brazil
- 2022 – The Ministry of Justice suspended iPhone sales due to lack of a charger.
- 2019 – Apple was fined about $2 million for a similar practice.

What’s next for Apple
The company’s Brazilian subsidiary has 20 days to file an appeal. If Procon‑AL’s decision is not overturned, the fine may be adjusted in line with the IPCA‑E inflation indicator.

Thus, the issue of iPhone completeness remains subject to active regulation and oversight by Brazilian consumer protection authorities.