Yep, but that is exactly what the "third prong" is there for - for when something goes wrong!!! Worst case scenario (well unless someone can think of a better one ), something gets really hot in the case and the solder holding the phase wire lets go, it touches the case, and because it is a nice metal case and you didn't connect up the ground pin, guess what, you are the only path to ground next time you touch it. OW!! That could be slightly fatal. Of course if your appartment only has 2 pin plugs, you lose! I can't believe things like that are legal!! Or maybe you are only allowed to use double insulated appliances in your appartment ...? Crazy!!