Underpowered USB ports on new MBP with retina display?

I just recently bought a MBP as described in the title and ran into an issue that I has not been yet reported with the USB ports.  Basically both USB ports seem to have power issues and frequently shut down with mention of a device drawing too much current. The ports are unable to support my HP lapdesk (a fan/speaker combination) and cannot charge my 3GS iphone and use it to tether at the same time. Both devices that do this work just fine on my wifes 2011 3" MBP and my old 2010 15" MBP (actually both of those can support a mouse, headphones, an i phone and a fan/speakers in the same USB port without extra power). Is this a known issue or do I need to talk to apple about a hardware issue specific to my laptop?

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