iBroken: Is the iPhone 3G on its way to a recall?
by Ji Kim
July 12, 2008
We have just been notified that there are multiple reports of the iPhone 3G vibrate switch falling out. This does not bode well for Apple, especially when it has only been about 24 hours since launch.
Pictured below is one of our 3G iPhones that was purchased at yesterday's launch. The vibrate button was a little stiff and, when fully engaged, snapped completely off from the unit.
Upon taking the broken iPhone back to the Apple Retail Store where it was purchased, we were told that no replacement parts were currently in stock and we would need to come back in a few days. We then placed a call to Steve Jobs asked for a manager and was given a replacement iPhone on the spot.
Some people are already reporting similar experiences:
Ringer switch broken [MacRumors]
