Nokia Mobile Phone Users ... Please read

*AndyK* · 17 Aug 2007, 11:06

Users of the following Nokia mobile phone models are advised to read the following ...

Nokia 1100, Nokia 1100c, Nokia 1101, Nokia 1108, Nokia 1110, Nokia 1112, Nokia 1255, Nokia 1315, Nokia 1600, Nokia 2112, Nokia 2118, Nokia 2255, Nokia 2272, Nokia 2275, Nokia 2300, Nokia 2300c, Nokia 2310, Nokia 2355, Nokia 2600, Nokia 2610, Nokia 2610b, Nokia 2626, Nokia 3100, Nokia 3105, Nokia 3120, Nokia 3125, Nokia 6030, Nokia 6085, Nokia 6086, Nokia 6108, Nokia 6175i, Nokia 6178i, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6230i, Nokia 6270, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6620, Nokia 6630, Nokia 6631, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6681, Nokia 6682, Nokia 6820, Nokia 6822, Nokia 7610, Nokia N70, Nokia N71, Nokia N72, Nokia N91, Nokia E50, Nokia E60

Nokia announces product advisory for BL-5C battery
August 14, 2007

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today issued a product advisory for the Nokia-branded BL-5C battery manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. of Japan between December 2005 and November 2006. This product advisory does not apply to any other Nokia-branded battery.

Nokia has identified that in very rare cases the Nokia-branded BL-5C batteries subject to the product advisory could potentially experience overheating initiated by a short circuit while charging, causing the battery to dislodge. Nokia is working closely with Matsushita and will be cooperating with relevant authorities to investigate this situation.

Nokia has several suppliers for BL-5C batteries who have collectively produced more than 300 million BL-5C batteries. This advisory applies only to the 46 million batteries manufactured by Matsushita between December 2005 and November 2006, from which there have been approximately 100 incidents of overheating reported globally. No serious injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers with a BL-5C battery subject to this advisory should note that all of the approximately 100 incidents have occurred while charging the battery. According to Nokia's knowledge this issue does not affect any other use of the mobile device.

While the occurrences in the BL-5C batteries produced by Matsushita in the time-period specified are very rare, concerned consumers can request a replacement for any BL-5C battery subject to this product advisory.
It is important to note that the BL-5C battery is not used in all Nokia products and that only a portion of the Nokia BL-5C batteries in use are subject to this advisory.

How to identify a BL-5C battery manufactured by Matsushita during the relevant period
In order to determine if a battery is subject to this advisory, it is necessary to remove the battery from the device. A Nokia battery will have "Nokia" and "BL-5C" printed on the front of the battery. On the reverse, the Nokia mark appears at the top and the battery identification number (consisting of 26 characters) is found at the bottom. Consumers should refer to this identification number to determine if their battery is among the batteries manufactured by Matsushita between December 2005 and November 2006. A comparison of that number with those subject to this advisory will determine a consumer's ability to obtain a replacement free of charge.

Consumers should visit the website www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement or contact their local Nokia call center

About the BL-5C battery
The BL-5C is one of 14 different battery models used in Nokia products. As with many of its components, Nokia has a multi-supplier strategy for batteries, including the BL-5C. Matsushita is one of several suppliers Nokia has for the BL-5C battery.

A list of Nokia products that include the BL-5C battery is available at www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement.

Image of BL-5C Battery

duke knooby · 17 Aug 2007, 18:07

(like i said, i don't like nokias lol)
good advice, ta for posting though... i'm surprised its the matsushita produced ones though

**RadioMaster** · 17 Aug 2007, 18:17

glad we have an asian battery expert among us

duke knooby · 17 Aug 2007, 18:20

matsushita corporation, japan. the worlds largest electronics producer. more than twice the size of sony i believe.. (you may know them better as panasonic or technics)

**RadioMaster** · 17 Aug 2007, 18:30

yep, panasonic

mszee · 17 Aug 2007, 18:46

I knew there was a reason I didn't like Nokia phones

Lord Kagan · 17 Aug 2007, 19:39

Or Jonty

mszee · 17 Aug 2007, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Kagan

Or Jonty

Or Jonty what?

duke knooby · 17 Aug 2007, 21:12

i have a phone with that battery, shame the battery isn't knackered if they're doing free replacements

firefly · 18 Aug 2007, 08:41

Think i'd better check my battery...

melon · 18 Aug 2007, 16:34

I better get my mum to check hers

sexyeyes_jo · 18 Aug 2007, 18:58

i better get Neil to check his battery

duke knooby · 18 Aug 2007, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexyeyes_jo

i better get Neil to check his battery

i'll resist doing the obvious joke this time

**RadioMaster** · 18 Aug 2007, 19:47

damnit, was counting on you!

*AndyK* · 18 Aug 2007, 20:44

Jonty ... you disapoint us all

Bear in mind everyone this recall is for batteries produced between December 2005 and November 2006.

17 Aug 2007, 11:06	#1
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Nokia Mobile Phone Users ... Please read Users of the following Nokia mobile phone models are advised to read the following ... Nokia 1100, Nokia 1100c, Nokia 1101, Nokia 1108, Nokia 1110, Nokia 1112, Nokia 1255, Nokia 1315, Nokia 1600, Nokia 2112, Nokia 2118, Nokia 2255, Nokia 2272, Nokia 2275, Nokia 2300, Nokia 2300c, Nokia 2310, Nokia 2355, Nokia 2600, Nokia 2610, Nokia 2610b, Nokia 2626, Nokia 3100, Nokia 3105, Nokia 3120, Nokia 3125, Nokia 6030, Nokia 6085, Nokia 6086, Nokia 6108, Nokia 6175i, Nokia 6178i, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6230i, Nokia 6270, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6620, Nokia 6630, Nokia 6631, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6681, Nokia 6682, Nokia 6820, Nokia 6822, Nokia 7610, Nokia N70, Nokia N71, Nokia N72, Nokia N91, Nokia E50, Nokia E60 Nokia announces product advisory for BL-5C battery August 14, 2007 Espoo, Finland - Nokia today issued a product advisory for the Nokia-branded BL-5C battery manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. of Japan between December 2005 and November 2006. This product advisory does not apply to any other Nokia-branded battery. Nokia has identified that in very rare cases the Nokia-branded BL-5C batteries subject to the product advisory could potentially experience overheating initiated by a short circuit while charging, causing the battery to dislodge. Nokia is working closely with Matsushita and will be cooperating with relevant authorities to investigate this situation. Nokia has several suppliers for BL-5C batteries who have collectively produced more than 300 million BL-5C batteries. This advisory applies only to the 46 million batteries manufactured by Matsushita between December 2005 and November 2006, from which there have been approximately 100 incidents of overheating reported globally. No serious injuries or property damage have been reported. Consumers with a BL-5C battery subject to this advisory should note that all of the approximately 100 incidents have occurred while charging the battery. According to Nokia's knowledge this issue does not affect any other use of the mobile device. While the occurrences in the BL-5C batteries produced by Matsushita in the time-period specified are very rare, concerned consumers can request a replacement for any BL-5C battery subject to this product advisory. It is important to note that the BL-5C battery is not used in all Nokia products and that only a portion of the Nokia BL-5C batteries in use are subject to this advisory. How to identify a BL-5C battery manufactured by Matsushita during the relevant period In order to determine if a battery is subject to this advisory, it is necessary to remove the battery from the device. A Nokia battery will have "Nokia" and "BL-5C" printed on the front of the battery. On the reverse, the Nokia mark appears at the top and the battery identification number (consisting of 26 characters) is found at the bottom. Consumers should refer to this identification number to determine if their battery is among the batteries manufactured by Matsushita between December 2005 and November 2006. A comparison of that number with those subject to this advisory will determine a consumer's ability to obtain a replacement free of charge. Consumers should visit the website www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement or contact their local Nokia call center About the BL-5C battery The BL-5C is one of 14 different battery models used in Nokia products. As with many of its components, Nokia has a multi-supplier strategy for batteries, including the BL-5C. Matsushita is one of several suppliers Nokia has for the BL-5C battery. A list of Nokia products that include the BL-5C battery is available at www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement. Image of BL-5C Battery

17 Aug 2007, 18:07	#2
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,888	(like i said, i don't like nokias lol) good advice, ta for posting though... i'm surprised its the matsushita produced ones though

17 Aug 2007, 18:17	#3
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	glad we have an asian battery expert among us

17 Aug 2007, 18:20	#4
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,888	matsushita corporation, japan. the worlds largest electronics producer. more than twice the size of sony i believe.. (you may know them better as panasonic or technics)

17 Aug 2007, 18:30	#5
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	yep, panasonic

17 Aug 2007, 18:46	#6
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	I knew there was a reason I didn't like Nokia phones

17 Aug 2007, 19:39	#7
Lord Kagan On the other hand, You have different fingers Join Date: 17.05.2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 8,833	Or Jonty

17 Aug 2007, 21:12	#9
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,888	i have a phone with that battery, shame the battery isn't knackered if they're doing free replacements

18 Aug 2007, 08:41	#10
firefly Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2006 Location: paradise Posts: 3,088	Think i'd better check my battery...

18 Aug 2007, 16:34	#11
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	I better get my mum to check hers

18 Aug 2007, 18:58	#12
sexyeyes_jo Mrs Mouse Join Date: 17.05.2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 4,633	i better get Neil to check his battery

18 Aug 2007, 19:47	#14
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	damnit, was counting on you!

18 Aug 2007, 20:44	#15
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Jonty ... you disapoint us all Bear in mind everyone this recall is for batteries produced between December 2005 and November 2006.