Why do my adapters keep dying?

I don't even move them around. I got this one in August and it's already acting wonky. I can't afford to keep replacing them. Sometimes it will charge with the light on it, sometimes the light will be on but it isn't charging and sometimes the light isn't on and it it isn't charging at all.

Greetings,
Are they damaged in any way?
Could be an issue with the port on the computer.
Could be an issue with an improperly grounded outlet in the wall plug. Make sure you are using the 3-prong extension cable that came with the adapter and not the 2-prong travel adapter.
If you are buying Apple Branded AC Adapters they are covered by a 1 year hardware warranty (just like every Apple product you buy brand new from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller): http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/
Contact Apple for evaluation / replacement:
Make an appointment with a Mac Genius at an Apple store or contact AppleCare via phone.
Cheers.

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