A2Z Adapter Recall: Typhoon v1 Exchange Program

[hack-e]

I received my A2Z Typhoon Pro v2 replacement for the original Typhoon v1 this past Fri, 27 Dec. I tested on Sat, 28 Dec and it actually works better than a separately purchased Typhoon Pro v2 (see below).

Even though I already purchased and used the Typhoon adapter, I actually ordered the updated Typhoon Pro right when it was announced and received an early version of that updated design. It never worked right...wouldn't work with Plug & Charge. I called A2Z and they sent me a Typhoon Pro replacement. They said I had the v1 Pro and they would send the v2 Pro as a replacement. When I got it, the visible difference was there were visible screws holding the bottom piece on the NACS barrel. The v2 Pro has no visible screws. While this one works, it seems harder than it should be to insert into the CCS port on the MME and also seems harder than it should be to insert the NACS connector. This replacement I just received seems to work flawlessly. I'll keep the earlier one as a backup to this new one.

Also, my emails never gave a link to a video explaining how to disable the original adapter, like others have mentioned. It does mention they'll create a return shipping label, but I have yet to receive that.

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[Snakebitten]

I received my A2Z Typhoon Pro v2 replacement for the original Typhoon v1 this past Fri, 27 Dec. I tested on Sat, 28 Dec and it actually works better than a separately purchased Typhoon Pro v2 (see below).

Even though I already purchased and used the Typhoon adapter, I actually ordered the updated Typhoon Pro right when it was announced and received an early version of that updated design. It never worked right...wouldn't work with Plug & Charge. I called A2Z and they sent me a Typhoon Pro replacement. They said I had the v1 Pro and they would send the v2 Pro as a replacement. When I got it, the visible difference was there were visible screws holding the bottom piece on the NACS barrel. The v2 Pro has no visible screws. While this one works, it seems harder than it should be to insert into the CCS port on the MME and also seems harder than it should be to insert the NACS connector. This replacement I just received seems to work flawlessly. I'll keep the earlier one as a backup to this new one.

Also, my emails never gave a link to a video explaining how to disable the original adapter, like others have mentioned. It does mention they'll create a return shipping label, but I have yet to receive that.

It gets easier to insert (and separate) each of the first 4 or 5 times you use it. At least many have reported so, and I found it true for mine as well.

 

[hack-e]

It gets easier to insert (and separate) each of the first 4 or 5 times you use it. At least many have reported so, and I found it true for mine as well.

That was certainly true for the original Typhoon. But the first Typhoon Pro v2 hasn't gotten better. This new one that I just received as a replacement was easy on first and subsequent uses. Maybe they tweaked the tolerances. ?‍

 

[CameraCarl]

I received my A2Z Typhoon Pro v2 replacement for the original Typhoon v1 this past Fri, 27 Dec. I tested on Sat, 28 Dec and it actually works better than a separately purchased Typhoon Pro v2 (see below).

Even though I already purchased and used the Typhoon adapter, I actually ordered the updated Typhoon Pro right when it was announced and received an early version of that updated design. It never worked right...wouldn't work with Plug & Charge. I called A2Z and they sent me a Typhoon Pro replacement. They said I had the v1 Pro and they would send the v2 Pro as a replacement. When I got it, the visible difference was there were visible screws holding the bottom piece on the NACS barrel. The v2 Pro has no visible screws. While this one works, it seems harder than it should be to insert into the CCS port on the MME and also seems harder than it should be to insert the NACS connector. This replacement I just received seems to work flawlessly. I'll keep the earlier one as a backup to this new one.

Also, my emails never gave a link to a video explaining how to disable the original adapter, like others have mentioned. It does mention they'll create a return shipping label, but I have yet to receive that.

My replacement adapter arrived today (Exchange # 1412). I haven't received any instructions about what to do with the old adapter either: no video link and no return mailing label. I guess I'll just hold on to it and wait to see if they ask me to do anything with it.

 

[Shepherd]

I received the Ford brand adaptor, which looks like the new style, and initiated the A2Z exchange. I considered not bothering as their recall notice says there might be a problem after 10000! Insertions. Who will ever use it that much? Not me.

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