Sony Ericsson warns owners not to use the faulty accessory after reports of malfunctions emerge in Britain
Sony Ericsson yesterday announced an urgent recall of a faulty battery charger for four mobile phone models, which could cause electric shock or pose a fire hazard.
The charger has been supplied since September last year to customers who bought mobile phone models T68i, T300, T310 and T610. It has also been sold as a standalone accessory.
The charger model number is CST-13 and its identification number is BML 162 099/3 R1A. The charger is marked 'Made in Thailand by Delta'.
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department urged owners to stop using the chargers immediately, for safety reasons.
A spokeswoman for Sony Ericsson Hong Kong said the recall was prompted by several reports of malfunction in Britain. They will be replaced at no charge.
'We haven't received any reports in Hong Kong but, as a precautionary measure, we decided to recall the chargers,' she said.