Nokia rolls out charger exchange program

Reuben Lee | Nov 09, 2009

(Credit: Nokia)

The Finnish mobile giant today issued a press statement on a potential issue with selected phone chargers and has initiated an exchange program to replace the faulty component.

According to the company, the affected chargers are manufactured by its third-party suppliers. It is believed that a loose cover could potentially expose the charger's internal components, which can be an electrical shock hazard if accidentally touched during use.

While no injuries have been reported so far, Nokia has advised users to stop using the affected chargers and to exchange for a free replacement.

Chargers involved in the exchange are 2-pin types and include the AC-3E and AC-3U models manufactured between June 15 and August 9, 2009, as well as the AC-4U model made between April 13 and October 25, 2009.

Users can check this Web site to see if your charger is eligible for exchange and how to go about getting a replacement. In Singapore, consumers can exchange the faulty chargers at Nokia Care Centres.

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