Fake Nokia, Motorola Batteries in China May Explode

Iria · Jul 6, 2007, 04:27 PM

Source: Bloomberg
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July 6 (Bloomberg) -- Nokia Oyj and Motorola Inc., the world's biggest mobile-phone makers, said Chinese authorities in the southern province of Guangdong found four counterfeit battery models that may explode in their handsets.

"We are cooperating with the Guangdong government on further investigations,'' said Yang Boning, a Beijing-based spokesman for Motorola. Cai Yun, a Beijing-based spokeswoman for Nokia, said the Finnish company is willing to provide original batteries to authorities for testing.

Iria · Jul 6, 2007, 04:28 PM

More safety issues in China. Can I get a show of hands of anyone who's gonna take a risk on the first Chrysler Chinese imported cars?

Jul 6, 2007, 04:27 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Fake Nokia, Motorola Batteries in China May Explode Source: Bloomberg ________ July 6 (Bloomberg) -- Nokia Oyj and Motorola Inc., the world's biggest mobile-phone makers, said Chinese authorities in the southern province of Guangdong found four counterfeit battery models that may explode in their handsets. "We are cooperating with the Guangdong government on further investigations,'' said Yang Boning, a Beijing-based spokesman for Motorola. Cai Yun, a Beijing-based spokeswoman for Nokia, said the Finnish company is willing to provide original batteries to authorities for testing.

Jul 6, 2007, 04:28 PM	Thread Starter #2
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	More safety issues in China. Can I get a show of hands of anyone who's gonna take a risk on the first Chrysler Chinese imported cars?