Nokia is recalling some phone chargers because they risk
giving users an electric shock.
The company is offering to exchange certain chargers as a
precaution.
The Finnish mobile phone giant said it has a programme to change
a limited number of Nokia-branded chargers manufactured by a third
party supplier.
"We have determined that the plastic covers of the affected
chargers could come loose and separate, exposing the charger's
internal components and potentially posing an electric shock hazard
if certain internal components are touched while the charger is
plugged into a live socket," said Nokia.
The affected chargers are those manufactured by BYD between 15
June 2009 and 9 August 2009, with the AC-3U and AC-3E models and
those manufactured by BYD between 13 April 2009 and 25 October 2009
and with the model type AC-4U, said a
Nokia statement.
"The reliability and quality of our products is Nokia's top
priority. If you have confirmed that your charger is eligible to be
replaced, we advise that you stop using it and seek a free
replacement charger," said Nokia.