Charging shuffle with usb AC charger

I have come into possession of an AC charger with a USB port. I'm not entirely sure where it came from, or what it's for, but it says on it that it's for ipod use. Can i use it to charge my 2nd gen shuffle? Or is it a chancy proposition?

I have come into possession of an AC charger with
a
USB port. I'm not entirely sure where it came
from,
or what it's for, but it says on it that it's for
ipod use. Can i use it to charge my 2nd gen
shuffle?
Or is it a chancy proposition?
Can't hurt to try it...read output power specs if
legible, it should be 5v, 500mA (or more).
great, thanks.

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