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Sony Ericsson chargers of mass destruction |
davebem
Joined: Jul 23, 2003
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From: UK, Leicester
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A few days ago i read a topic from a guy that got an email from orange saying SE chargers were faulty and could explode. At 1st I didnt beleive it but this mornin i got a text saying "From Vodafone: There is a potential safety issue with your Sony Ericsson charger. PLEASE DO NOT USE and call 08705****** to arrange an exchange. Thank you". Is this message genuine, did anyone else get it? I dont wanna put anyone off buying SE phones but this could really damage their reputation (if true). Im pretty sure the phone number given is the SE service center (celestica). However Ive already had the charger die on me and have got a free replacement from voda that was the retail and packaged version of the charger. However I have 2 T610s! and Im not sure which is which. |
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jkercher
Joined: Jun 04, 2003
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I reckon it is true, because I just got the same text message from Vodafone - and they are the only people that would know that I have an SE T610 phone! I am gonna have to say 'well done' to Vodafone on this occassion - it is not often that you get notified of a product recall so quickly; usually companies rely on the fact you will spot a small print ad in the newspapers! |
davebem
Joined: Jul 23, 2003
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Yep i agree, also I have checked and the number given is Sony Ericsson. Ill ring on monday to find out more. |
judge
Joined: May 21, 2003
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Can anyone with a 500+ post count confirm this?
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gatevital
Joined: Dec 01, 2002
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I got this message on my voda t610 this morning as well.
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Sage
Joined: Apr 17, 2003
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Poor SE man, my fav company is gonna get some bad pr cuz of this!
DoHas anyone experienced this?
Is this only the T610?
Man this sux! |
Vlammetje
Joined: Mar 01, 2003
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There is an ongoing thread about this subject right here
It would tell you ppl that it is in fact true... Standard British 3 pin chargers manufactured by DELTA in Thailand are faulty.... they have a risk of shorting and exposing the wires.
If you have a charger manufactured by DELTA in Thailand I suggest you take it back to the retailer.
Also may I suggest we keep all info limited to one thread (the other thread) sop that all ppl can benefit without having to weed thru numerous threads??? That would be really helpfull. Thank you.
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dave1000
Joined: Jun 22, 2003
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I have the same message on my T68i. The phone line is busy of course. The HBH-30 headset I have also has an identical supply, so I guess that will be affected too. I think I'll carry on using mine till I get the replacement - it has survived a year so far. |
davebem
Joined: Jul 23, 2003
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Yep soz keep it to the other thread then, it was just it was getting a bit long. Ive tried to ring them and the line is too busy. It is an official problem as when you ring SE you have to press 1 for the charger recall. |
Dessybaby
Joined: Jan 03, 2002
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What about chargers for the T610 issued by O2 are they affected?
If so I ain't leaving my phone to charge overnight any longer. |
davebem
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Yep think so my other t610 is on O2 and it has the charger made in Thailand by Delta. Check the other topic for more info. O2 havnt let me know about the problem but vodafone have. |
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Posted: 2003-09-06 12:13
