Macbook Pro charger cord turning yellow

Grant Bennet-Alder wrote:

Is yours the current version, or the recalled version?

• Power Adapter cable recall

Apple USB-C Charge Cable Replacement Program - Apple Support

Both photos are of MagSafe 2 connectors.

I've got a MagSafe power adapter where the cable has yellowed in one spot. It also seems a bit brittle although I just wrapped it up in electrical tape since it doesn't seem like the wire has any issues. The insulator seems to turn yellow from something, whether it's heat or perhaps something chemical (contact with skin or or lotions perhaps?).

I noticed the same exact issue – around the time the OP posted this – on the cord which came with my Macbook Pro, purchased March 2017.

Even though it looked janky, it worked fine.... up until yesterday.

I just called Apple and they claim this isn't a "known issue".

In 4 weeks (as of 3/8/18) at least 10 other people say it is.

Apple will replace the cord if it is less than 1 year old, however, from what the woman on the phone told me, the replacement cord *will not* have a year long warranty.

That's B.S., Apple.

Grant Bennet-Alder wrote:

so sorry, I stand corrected.

I am reading too many wildly different posts in a row, and they are merging together in my mind.

Not a big deal; I think they would have figured it out. However, there are reports of the jacket material turning yellow. It could be any number of causes.

Apple's cords turning yellow near the connectors, is this dangerous?

I have the same exact issue, a Macbook pro brand new still not a year yet.

Is yours the current version, or the recalled version?

• Power Adapter cable recall

Apple USB-C Charge Cable Replacement Program - Apple Support

That’s cosmetic damage under the warranty terms. They don’t have to replace it, but it’s worth a shot asking.

so sorry, I stand corrected.

I am reading too many wildly different posts in a row, and they are merging together in my mind.