A user successfully filed a FOIA request to obtain and publicly release the electrical specifications for Twelve South's PlugBug 120W power adapter. The document, uploaded to the Internet Archive, reveals technical details about the device's design and manufacturer. This increases transparency around consumer electronics safety and compliance.
Background
The right-to-repair movement advocates for greater transparency and access to technical information for consumer electronics. FOIA requests are sometimes used to obtain safety and compliance documentation not readily provided by manufacturers.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Apr 27, 2026 at 11:47 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10