Nokia recalls certain mobile phone chargers

Nokia has launched an exchange program for certain models of mobile phone chargers which have presented some casing failures.

After having experienced problems with some mobile phone batteries, Nokia launched a large free exchange program. This time, it is the mobile phone chargers which are experiencing problems leading to the manufacturer launching an international recall program.

The problem is around the chargers shell which has a tendency of splitting, leaving the internal workings of the charger exposed and therefore presenting a danger to the user when the device is plugged in.


A free exchange program
This concerns the AC-3E and AC-3U models manufactured by BYD between the 15th of June and 9th of August 2009, as well as the AC-4U model produced between the 13th of April and 25th of October 2009. These chargers were available with the purchase of a new mobile phone as well as a separately sold accessory.

Nokia has put into place a free exchange program for the chargers, along with an explanation site allowing users the possibility of verifying whether their devices are a part of the damaged lots. The manufacturer underlines that this is a precautionary measure with no incident having been signalled.

The AFP indicates that there are 14 million chargers circulating in the world which are impacted.