Nokia issues recall on mobile phone batteries - bit-tech.net Forums

Da Dego · 14th Aug 2007, 14:40

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/08...ne_batteries/1

Pop your battery out of your mobile and check the model number. Nokia has issued a recall due to overheating issues.

d4v3 · 14th Aug 2007, 15:35

I had two of these batteries, one could be replaced, one doesnt need to be. To be honest, i was hoping they both would need to be replaced because the ones im using now are a bit knackered

Delphium · 14th Aug 2007, 15:43

Hmmm interesting, my phone happens to use the BL-5C but have not noticed it overheating when charging. Even though the battery tends to still work for about 3 days from a full charge, I think I shall still try blag a new one, just in case

EDIT:So after checking on nokia site, my main battery is not entitled to a replacement, but my spare from an older phone is, so will get that swapped out for a nice new shiney one =]

DarkLord7854 · 14th Aug 2007, 20:42

Mine isn't elligible because it's made in Hungary instead of Japan

Sucks because my battery heats up a lot when charging

Hells_Bliss · 14th Aug 2007, 21:18

are they in any way associated with sony manufactured batteries?

Mister_Tad · 14th Aug 2007, 21:47

I saw the headline and hoped maybe the BL-5X was recalled due to NOT EVEN LASTING AN ENTIRE DAY WITH MODERATE USE (ie, mine conked out on me at 10pm yesterday, with around an hour of talk time, ffs)

ah well, exploding is more fun I guess

_DTM2000_ · 14th Aug 2007, 22:31

Darn it, mines made in Hungary too. I was hoping for a replacement as mines conking out. Ah well.

DarkLord7854 · 14th Aug 2007, 22:32

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Originally Posted by _DTM2000_

Darn it, mines made in Hungary too. I was hoping for a replacement as mines conking out. Ah well.

Don't have the Nokia sticker on it either right?

quack · 14th Aug 2007, 22:43

The one in my current phone doesn't need replacing but the one in my old phone which I donated to work does.

_DTM2000_ · 14th Aug 2007, 23:08

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Originally Posted by DarkLord7854

Don't have the Nokia sticker on it either right?

Er, yes and a hologram. It'd be a bit dumb to try and send back a fake battery wouldn't it? I guess some genius has tried though.

poenanie · 15th Aug 2007, 00:33

seems like i'll be getting a new battery , the luck is on my side !

wafflesomd · 15th Aug 2007, 08:21

The 21st century, the age of battery replacement.

quack · 15th Aug 2007, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkLord7854

Don't have the Nokia sticker on it either right?

Legitimate Nokia batteries are made in a few countries, including Hungary.

naokaji · 15th Aug 2007, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hells_Bliss

are they in any way associated with sony manufactured batteries?

that was my first thought when i've read the headline... but sony is not the only one that can produce faulty batteries.

Spacecowboy92 · 15th Aug 2007, 19:46

Mine has no hologram on, meh. I wont bother sending it back till (if) it explodes.

DarkLord7854 · 15th Aug 2007, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack

Legitimate Nokia batteries are made in a few countries, including Hungary.

Well when I bought my 6600 from the Nokia store, battery came without a hologram.. >.>

14th Aug 2007, 14:40	#1
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14th Aug 2007, 15:35	#2
d4v3 What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 8	I had two of these batteries, one could be replaced, one doesnt need to be. To be honest, i was hoping they both would need to be replaced because the ones im using now are a bit knackered

14th Aug 2007, 21:47	#6
Mister_Tad Serious about coffee Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham Posts: 7,556	I saw the headline and hoped maybe the BL-5X was recalled due to NOT EVEN LASTING AN ENTIRE DAY WITH MODERATE USE (ie, mine conked out on me at 10pm yesterday, with around an hour of talk time, ffs) ah well, exploding is more fun I guess

14th Aug 2007, 22:31	#7
_DTM2000_ Senior Super Douche Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 229	Darn it, mines made in Hungary too. I was hoping for a replacement as mines conking out. Ah well.

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poenanie Minimodder Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 40	seems like i'll be getting a new battery , the luck is on my side !

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wafflesomd Hypermodder Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 995	The 21st century, the age of battery replacement. __________________ http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1466/goldie.gif

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Spacecowboy92 Gettin' Lazy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Winchester, UK Posts: 757	Mine has no hologram on, meh. I wont bother sending it back till (if) it explodes. __________________