Nokia has halted sales of its Windows RT-powered Lumia 2520 tablet in the UK after discovering a problem with the device’s charger that could result in the user being given an electric shock.
“Under certain conditions, the plastic cover of the charger’s exchangeable plug could come loose and separate,” says Nokia. “If loose and separated, certain internal components may cause an electric shock if touched while the plug remains in the live socket.”
Nokia says 30,000 chargers are affected, a figure which includes 600 travel chargers sold in the US.
“While there have been no confirmed consumer incidents related to this potential quality issue, product quality and safety are top priorities at Nokia,” said Jo Harlow, executive vice president of smart devices at Nokia. “We apologise to the owners of the Lumia 2520, and we are working with urgency to minimize the inconvenience.”
Dangerous chargers are not a new thing. Last year Apple offered owners of third party chargers the chance to exchange their unit for an official USB adapter for £6.50 in their local currency amid safety concerns over the use of counterfeit equipment.
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