Nokia recalls travel chargers for Lumia 2520 tablets due to risk of electrocution if plastic cover separates and exposes live components. Affected units sold with specific models; refunds or replacements available.
The plastic cover on the charger's exchangeable plugs can come loose and separate, exposing internal components that pose an electrocution hazard if touched while the plug remains in a live socket.
Nokia is recalling travel chargers for Lumia 2520 tablets because the plastic cover on the plugs can come loose, exposing electrical parts that could cause electrocution if touched while plugged into a live socket. This hazard affects users who have the specific travel charger kits sold separately for the Lumia 2520.
The plastic cover on the charger's exchangeable plugs can detach, exposing internal electrical components. If someone touches these exposed parts while the plug is still connected to a live electrical socket, it can cause electrocution.
Owners of the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablets who purchased the Travel Charger Kit (AC-300) separately are affected. Users with the specific U.S.-sold travel chargers that came with the Lumia 2520 are not included in this recall.
Check if your charger kit includes four different plugs for U.S., U.K., EU, and Australia outlets. The black plastic chargers measure about 2.75 inches high by 2.3 inches wide. U.S. chargers sold directly with the Lumia 2520 tablet are not part of this recall.
Immediately stop using the recalled travel chargers as they pose an electrocution hazard if the plastic cover separates.
Reach out to Nokia for instructions on getting a full refund from Verizon Wireless or a credit from AT&T for the travel chargers.
Nokia will provide a free U.S.-only replacement charger for your Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Nokia for instructions on receiving a full refund from Verizon Wireless or a credit from AT&T for the travel chargers and both will provide a free replacement U.S.-only charger for their Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet.
No, U.S. chargers sold directly with the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet are not included in this recall.
The recalled charger kit includes four different plugs for U.S., U.K., EU, and Australia outlets. The black plastic chargers measure about 2.75 inches high by 2.3 inches wide.
Stop using it immediately and contact Nokia for instructions on getting a refund from Verizon Wireless or a credit from AT&T, or a free replacement charger.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nokia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1708 — Nokia Travel Charger Kits for Nokia Lumia 2520 Tablets Hello, I own a Travel Charger Kits for Nokia Lumia 2520 Tablets that is covered by recall 1708 from Nokia. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Nokia for instructions on receiving a full refund from Verizon Wireless or a credit from AT&T for the travel chargers and both will provide a free replacement U.S.-only charger for their Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
