At the end of last year, Apple warned that some of its iPhone 3G chargers were faulty and offered to exchange them for free. Now Apple has posted a newest warning to their users. So as reported by various information sources that iPhone and iPod has the potential for static electric shocks when using these devices in very dry conditions.

In such conditions, iPhone and iPod users can build up static electricity, which then discharges itself through the headphones, according to Apple, who was keen to point out that it does not mean the earbuds are at fault. Apple also stated on its support website that the static build up and potential related shocks are not limited to its hardware.

“This condition is very similar to dragging your feet across a carpet and receiving a static shock by touching a door knob. However, instead of the static charge building up on your body, the charge builds up on the device that the earbuds are connected to. Likewise, instead of the static buildup discharging through your finger when you touch a door knob, it discharges through the earbuds”.

Besides warned their users, Apple of course offered some advice to alleviate the problem so that users can enjoy their devices without pain. And here’s it:

“To minimise the risks of electrostatic discharge from the headphones, avoid using the headphones in extremely dry environments or touch a grounded unpainted metal object before inserting the headphones. So if users has dry skin, try anti-static hand lotion… Try wearing different clothes. Try clothes with natural fibres since synthetic fibres are more likely to hold a static charge”.