inputs.text: great charger retracter mechanism locks - dont get wrong great charger owned 2 earhugger powerup4 way ipod iphone chargers first one lasted 10 months retracting mechanism broke retractable chargingsync cable first one got stuck pulled hard ripped mini usb head since first one handy charging acdc 9v battery car adaptor usb decided order another one versatile need busy working student second one broke way 2 days using decided wasnt worth returning seller appears recurring problem still wanted versatility didnt want buy yet another one opened charger removed part retracting mechanism took hour figure put back together pieces tight fit pulled cord got back together works great without retractability fine retracted transport no biggie