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Nokia Recalls Tablet Travel Chargers

  • Travel Charger for Nokia Lumia 2520 Tablet
Name of Product:
Travel Charger Kits for Nokia Lumia 2520 Tablets
Hazard:
The plastic cover on the charger's exchangeable plugs can come loose and separate, exposing internal components that pose an electrocution hazard if touched while the plug remains in a live socket.
Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
June 18, 2014
Units:
About 500
Consumer Contact

Nokia toll-free at (888)665- 4228 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.nokia.com and click "Recall Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

The recall includes the Travel Charger kit sold separately for the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, also called the AC-300 charger accessory kit. The kit includes four different plugs for use in electrical outlets in the U.S., U.K., EU and Australia.  The black plastic chargers measure about 2.75 inches high by 2.3 inches wide. U.S. chargers that were sold with the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet are not included in the recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Nokia for instructions on receiving a full refund from Verizon Wireless or a credit from AT&T for the travel chargers and both will provide a free replacement U.S.-only charger for their Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
AT&T and Verizon Wireless authorized dealers and retailers nationwide and online at att.com and Verizon.com from January 2014 to May 2014 for about $50.
Importer:

Nokia Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.

Manufacturer

Nokia Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
14-209

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