ssassy01d
08-14-2007, 04:38 AM
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Here we go again (http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=sony%20battery) kids. After all those notorious fires (http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/17/nokia-6280-overheats-erupts-in-smoke-on-video/) related to the batteries used by the world's largest handset manufacturer, Nokia has issued a product advisory related to the BL-5C, Nokia-branded battery. That's right, Nokia branded, not just those third-party knockoffs (http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/24/the-fear-exploding-cellphones/) everyone had been pointing the finger at (http://www.engadget.com/2004/12/15/nokia-adds-anti-counterfeiting-features-to-batteries/) previously. A staggering 46 million batteries in fact, all manufactured by Matsu****a (aka, Panasonic) between December 2005 and November 2006, are said to be at risk of "dislodge." According to the release, "in very rare cases" the Nokia-branded BL-5C batteries could short circuit leading to an explosive burn. Nokia goes on to say that the danger only exists while charging the battery and of the 100 or so reported incidents, "no serious injuries or property damage have been reported." Oh really? So the loss of a leg (http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/15/nokia-sued-for-26k-over-battery-blowup-that-costs-man-his-leg/) no longer constitutes serious injury? The BL-5C is one of just 14 different batteries used in Nokia products so be sure to check the list below to see if your phone is one of the 52 Nokia handsets affected. If you're unlucky (or lucky, depending upon your viewpoint) enough to be affected, then Nokia will provide a replacement battery free of charge.
Read (http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1146281) -- Product advisory for BL-5C battery
Read (http://www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement/en/) -- List of affected Nokia phones and Battery IDs
Update: We just received word from Nokia that the "overheating" referred to in their advisory will not result in an explosion or even a fire. At worst, batteries will "overheat, expand, and pop out of the phone (due to the expansion of the battery)." Of course, it states right on the battery that it "may explode if damaged" and "do not short circuit" so this little clarification likely won't make you feel any better now will it?
Read (http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1146281) -- Product advisory for BL-5C battery
Read (http://www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement/en/) -- List of affected Nokia phones and Battery IDs
SOURCE: Engadget Mobile
Here we go again (http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=sony%20battery) kids. After all those notorious fires (http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/17/nokia-6280-overheats-erupts-in-smoke-on-video/) related to the batteries used by the world's largest handset manufacturer, Nokia has issued a product advisory related to the BL-5C, Nokia-branded battery. That's right, Nokia branded, not just those third-party knockoffs (http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/24/the-fear-exploding-cellphones/) everyone had been pointing the finger at (http://www.engadget.com/2004/12/15/nokia-adds-anti-counterfeiting-features-to-batteries/) previously. A staggering 46 million batteries in fact, all manufactured by Matsu****a (aka, Panasonic) between December 2005 and November 2006, are said to be at risk of "dislodge." According to the release, "in very rare cases" the Nokia-branded BL-5C batteries could short circuit leading to an explosive burn. Nokia goes on to say that the danger only exists while charging the battery and of the 100 or so reported incidents, "no serious injuries or property damage have been reported." Oh really? So the loss of a leg (http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/15/nokia-sued-for-26k-over-battery-blowup-that-costs-man-his-leg/) no longer constitutes serious injury? The BL-5C is one of just 14 different batteries used in Nokia products so be sure to check the list below to see if your phone is one of the 52 Nokia handsets affected. If you're unlucky (or lucky, depending upon your viewpoint) enough to be affected, then Nokia will provide a replacement battery free of charge.
Read (http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1146281) -- Product advisory for BL-5C battery
Read (http://www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement/en/) -- List of affected Nokia phones and Battery IDs
Update: We just received word from Nokia that the "overheating" referred to in their advisory will not result in an explosion or even a fire. At worst, batteries will "overheat, expand, and pop out of the phone (due to the expansion of the battery)." Of course, it states right on the battery that it "may explode if damaged" and "do not short circuit" so this little clarification likely won't make you feel any better now will it?
Read (http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1146281) -- Product advisory for BL-5C battery
Read (http://www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement/en/) -- List of affected Nokia phones and Battery IDs
SOURCE: Engadget Mobile