Anyone elses sync cable coming apart near the connectors?

I have had my iphone for about 6 months. The cord generally does not travel with me so doesn't get out through a lot of stress etc on the ends. It just sits on my desk waiting for me to charge it.
The end near the USB connector is coming off (the insulation) and I see bare silver colored wires.
Now I easily have access to some electrical tape (white even), but is anyone else seeing this happen? None of my other USB cables ( which I can say are abused way more than this poor cable have this problem).

Hi Anthony,
You can request repair/replacement of iPhone accessories online here: https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do
You can also get it replaced by making a reservation with a Genius at a local Apple retail store or by calling AppleCare.
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
U.S. iPhone technical support: 1-800-MY-IPHONE (1-800-694-7466)
-Jason

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