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Nokia Recalls 14 Million Phone Chargers at Risk for Shock

 

Published 11/9/2009 at Mobile and Wireless - RSS Feeds

Nokia is offering free replacement of recently made versions of three of its chargers, the AC-3E, the AC-3U and the AC-4U. The chargers, which pose a risk of electrical shock, are compatible with a Bluetooth headset, several phones and smartphones, and a desktop charging stand. - Nokia is recalling three types of AC chargers that are compatible with several of its smartphones, feature phones, a Bluetooth headset and a desktop charger, all of which shipped predominantly to North America and Europe. According to the Wall Street Journal, the number of affected chargers is appro... (link)

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