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Nokia recalls mobile chargers due to shock hazard

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UPDATE: Recall details for Indian Nokia consumers added here.

Nokia today announced an exchange program of mobile handset chargers due to the possibility of a shock hazard. The faulty BYD-made Nokia chargers’ plastic cover become loose and separate, exposing the internal components and thus exposing to a shock when plugged in a live socket.

The affected models, AC-3U and AC-3E were sold from between June 15, 2009 and August 9, 2009 whereas AC-4U model was sold from April 13, 2009 to October 25, 2009.

Users with the aforementioned models are requested to stop using the chargers immediately and ask for a free replacement. You can go to the site below for more info.

Charger Exchange Program

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