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Nokia to replace 14 million chargers made by China's BYD Co. Ltd
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by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | November 9, 2009 at 04:44 am
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Top cellphone maker NOKIA is recalling 14 Million chargers made by China's BYD Co. Ltd. There are fears that the charger could fall apart.
NOKIA is recalling the devices as a precautionary measure. NOKIA will cover all expenses related to this recall.
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Top cellphone maker Nokia said on Monday it would replace 14 million chargers made by China's BYD Co Ltd, saying the chargers could fall apart.
"We are undertaking this exchange programme as a proactive, precautionary measure. We are not aware of any incidents or injuries relating to these three (models of) chargers," said Nokia spokesman Doug Dawson.
Nokia said BYD would cover all costs from replacement. An average charger sales price to phone manufacturers is around $1.
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at 05:35 on November 9th, 2009
So much for cheap Chinese production!