Sold a faulty power adaptor which set fire to the plug socket.

I recently purchased a power adaptor (not the USB cable) in order to charge my iPod. This purchase, admittedly was from Amazon, however, the seller claimed to be an authorised seller and that the product was genuine. When the item arrived, it was much lighter than the authentic power adaptor I had previously, and the USB insert was upside down. After unsuccessfully attempting to charge my iPod using the product, the product began to hiss and caught light, slightly. The seller's feedback profile was not available when I went to purchase.
I am writing this, as I am very aware that many people are fooled into the same dealings, and I hope to contribute to Apple by helping them to atleast reduce this counterfeit.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/seller/at-a-glance.html/ref=olp_merch_name_3?ie= UTF8&isAmazonFulfilled=0&asin=B0046BP5P4&marketplaceSeller=0&seller=A1CAWZI2WAN3 BU for their profile,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0046BP5P4/ref=oss_product for the product information.

Hello
Just one question: Was the store an authorized service provider?
I mean if the socket might have been faulty from production it should be definitively covered by warranty. I dont know what parts must be replaced but I also think that the complete mainboard must be replaced because normally the socket is soldered on the mainboard.
So go to the nearest authorized service provider that you can find on the Toshiba website and explain the situation. The technicians can check this and tell you if its covered by warranty or not.
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com => Support & Downloads => Find an authorized service provider
Greets

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