Nokia to replace millions of chargers

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The Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia has decided to recall certain Nokia-branded chargers manufactured by its Chinese component maker Byd.
      Only a limited number of chargers of certain model types manufactured during a specific time period are to be replaced.
      They are the AC-3E and AC-3U models, manufactured between June 15th, 2009 and August 9th, 2009; and the AC-4U model, manufactured between April 13th, 2009 and October 25th, 2009.
     
”During a routine quality control process, Nokia identified a potential product quality issue with certain chargers manufactured by one of its third-party suppliers. The plastic covers of the affected chargers could come loose and separate, exposing the charger's internal components and potentially posing an electrical shock hazard if certain internal components are touched while the charger is plugged into a live socket”, Nokia stated in its press release.
     
”Nokia recommends consumers with chargers within the scope of this exchange programme to stop using the charger and exchange it for a free replacement”, the company’s statement continues, adding that Nokia is not aware of any incidents or injuries related to these chargers.
      Reportedly, Nokia is prepared to replace a total of 14 million chargers, while all costs are to be covered by the Chinese supplier Byd.
     
For further information, visit http://chargerexchange.nokia.com/chargerexchange/en/ or your local Nokia website.


Links:
  Nokia Press Release 9.11.2009

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