Nokia Recalls 14 Million Faulty Mobile Phone Chargers

Nokia has recalled millions of its mobile phone chargers that pose the risk of shocking users.

During a “routine quality control process,” Nokia said it found that the plastic covers of the defective chargers could come loose and expose the charger’s internal components. That poses an electrical shock hazard when plugged into a live socket.

About 14 million chargers may be replaced for free under the program, says a Nokia spokesperson quoted in the Wall Street Journal.

Nokia chargers of the type AC-3E, AC-3U (manufactured between June 15, 2009 and August 9, 2009) and AC-4U (manufactured between April 13, 2009 and October 25, 2009) will be exchanged for free, says the company. The phone chargers being recalled are all manufactured by a single third-party supplier,  China’s Huizhou BYD Electronics. The Chinese supplier is expected to absorb the costs related to the recall.

Nokia said, so far, it is not aware of any incidents or injuries related to these chargers.

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