The CST-13 phone charger, which is manufactured in Thailand by a company called Delta, has an identification number--BML 162 099/3 R1A--printed on the socket and is supplied with Sony Ericsson Phone Models T68i, T300, T310, T610, as well as several Bluetooth hands-free accessories. The charger has also been sold separately.
According to Sony Ericsson, a pressure build-up in the charger can caused the top plastic part of the charger to break off, with the danger of hitting someone. When this happens, electronics within the charger could be exposed, creating the risk of electric shock or fire.
Richard Dorman, PR manager at Sony Ericsson, told ZDNet UK that the company is still not sure what causes the problem, but they suspect it is something to do with gas. "The units are ultrasonically sealed so when there is a build-up in pressure, there is nowhere for the gas to escape--we are still looking at what causes the build-up of pressure."
Dorman said that there have only been 10 reported cases of the fault, and nobody has been injured.
Sony Ericsson advised customers in the UK the company will dispatch replacements immediately.
The faulty charger is not distributed in Australia.
This is a totally useless article that has no relevance to the Australian Market apart from ZDNet's inability to post stories that have local content.
I'm sure Sony Ericsson would be happy about this stupid attempt of journalism.
Write some local content !!!! and not exploding chargers that are not available in Australia.