News, All imported mostly from China, Exploding batteries are fake, says Nokia. (law, battery)

[JD59]

Nokia, the world’s largest maker of mobile handsets, on Monday blamed fake batteries and tampered cell phones for explosion in its mobiles, while advising customers to use original components.

“Our investigation shows that either the batteries were fake or tampered with,” D Shivakumar, managing director, Nokia India, said, while addressing a press conference in the National Capital.

The Finnish company also mustered support from the Cellular Operators Association (COAI) and Indian Cellular Association (ICA).


Exploding batteries are fake, says Nokia- Hindustan Times

[Marodi]

Mabye the US should actually enforce it's laws. There is a law in which importers are required to check their merchandise before it hits shelves.

[airemp76]

Originally Posted by JD59

Nokia, the world’s largest maker of mobile handsets, on Monday blamed fake batteries and tampered cell phones for explosion in its mobiles, while advising customers to use original components.

“Our investigation shows that either the batteries were fake or tampered with,” D Shivakumar, managing director, Nokia India, said, while addressing a press conference in the National Capital.

The Finnish company also mustered support from the Cellular Operators Association (COAI) and Indian Cellular Association (ICA).


Exploding batteries are fake, says Nokia- Hindustan Times

its a similar thing with samsung phones, ive never seen an aftermarket samsung battery not explode