Can I refund my smouldering Macbook Charger

Hey Guys,
During my holiday, the most inconvienient time possible, my macbook charger wire has started to smoulder. This is as far as I know no fault of my own, as I like to think I keep good care of my possesions. I always try to keep the charger in areas with ventilation and this was no exeption.
The wire coming from the transformer has burnt bare and it provides intermittent charge (I wouldn't charge my mac unless I absoultely had to on this connection). I am within my 1 year warranty and am wondering if I can get a free replacement charger should I visit an Apple Retail Store.
Thanks.
PS: There are others on the web experincing or have experienced similar problems.

Only an Apple store genius bar tech can say precisely if it will be replaced under the warranty...so take it in as soon as you can and see what they say. We are fellow users here and cannot speak for Apple.

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