Some customers could face a nasty shock
By Jansen Ng November 9, 2009
Mobile communications giant Nokia is the world's largest manufacturer of mobile phones, with approximately 304.9 million sold in the first three quarters of this year alone. With such high volumes, problems will inevitably develop. Nokia partners with many component manufacturers in order to speed time to market and lower costs. One of these partners is BYD, a Chinese company that produces cars, rechargeable batteries, and mobile phone components. One of these key components is the power charger, which due to economies of scale BYD is able to sell for around $1 per unit. A safety issue has now arisen that has prompted a recall for up to 14 million of these chargers. "We have determined that the plastic covers of the affected chargers could come loose and separate, exposing the charger’s internal components and potentially posing an electric shock hazard if certain internal components are touched while the charger is plugged into a live socket," stated Nokia. Chargers with the model AC-3U or AC-3E manufactured by BYD between June 15, 2009 and August 9, 2009 are affected, as well as AC-4U chargers made between April 13, 2009 and October 25, 2009.
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