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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[wow, when will the battery issues stop in this crazy world of tech...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Phawkes]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 4:41AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Well stuff like this is rare and would take more time/money to ensure any given product is safe.They more or less go by the expected value, that is it's  more profitable to take a risk on the off-chance that a few people get zapped than it is to recall the product when something like this happens.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Pena47]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 5:31AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Safety first should be taken seriously by companies. But it isn't.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[DJ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 4:55AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wow getting tired of that Espoo reference in almost every single Nokia thread!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jakob]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 5:01AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Meh.<br><br>It's the same way they use "cupertino" in Apple threads, "redmond" for Microsoft, and "KIRF" in China... wait... ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[CJ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 6:38AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[ahah <br><br>he said "Poo"<br><br>:D]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Name:]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 8:14AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[So they are saying that some charger covers could become loose, so that the internals get exposed, so that you, if you are actually that stupid, could touch them, while it is plugged in.<br><br>Of course stuff like this shouldnt happen, but a recall? As far as i understand the chargers work perfectly, no need to produce more waste. Just send out some nokia brandend duct tape, and be done with it.<br><br>qwert<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[qwert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 5:12AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[A recall is cheaper than the lawsuits/Bad press.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[matt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 5:34AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Especially as the costs will be eatenby the chinese subcontractor....]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Newone]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 10:08AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[I don't care if the charger works! I still don't like to handle defective products with a shock hazard, and they shouldn't have been made where the cover comes off so easily! You shouldn't have to be extra careful when handling a charger. You expect a charger to be reasonably safe. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mobile Phone Diva]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 2:52PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[I think its better to recall a lot of chargers, than pay millions in damages to each individual who's charger fell apart and got an electrical shock.<br><br>Similar to what apple does, pay the victims of exploding ipods and iphones to STFU, instead of seeing the real problem.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[creepinshadow]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 4:57PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[exactly - this 'defect' was probably found by some consumer rights 'activists' whose sole existence is based on breaking things and filing class action lawsuits.<br><br>It's ridiculous.  I'll just keep my charger.  But someone email me when we decide to sue IKEA because I can bend back the middle tines on one of their forks, and then I could stick it in a wall socket.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[SophT]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 7:29PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA['Shocking' charger recall program... I see what you did there Mr Ricker.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orpheus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 5:27AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[I agree!!! <br>Nokia sponsors Engadget shows and Engadget in return Engadget leaving no stone unturned to damage its reputation. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[hary536]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 11:49AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Nokia's current recall program ensures that it won't be charged in court for wattever reason.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[superhobo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 5:42AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[I considered adding my own puns but I expect much resistance from the users.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[michas_pi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 7:39PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Don't be phased, your reverse bias can be overcome. You need not limit yourself to the capacities of the non conducive users.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[superhobo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 7:50PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wow. We've realized that the back of your CRT TV might come off when you remove it from the table, exposing you to a 10000volt coil. Please return it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kurian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 5:43AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[14 million appears to be the magic number. Microsoft similarly recalled 14 million transformers for the original Xbox due to a fire hazard posed by a design fault. Troubling, since there were only 24 million of the console.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[elmer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 7:14AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[LOL! This isn't gonna help Nokia's economy]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lundmark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 7:26AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Since the third-party manufacturer, BYE, that actually made the charges is apparently picking up the tab, it probably won't hurt Nokia's economy much either.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[UI]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 8:28AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[So true, Warren Buffett is picking up the tab, but then again, BYD is probably the world's largest battery and charger supplier, and makes millions of charges every month, so 14 million won't even make a dent. Their stock, on the other hand, may look like Garmin's soon.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[hmmwv]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 10:42AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[I live in the country of Nokia, have a Nokian passport, and can assure you our economy is weathering the recession well.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[michas_pi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 7:41PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Crap... I broke the connector on one of mine and replaced it with a USB plug... not sure if they will still take it back. It's an AC-4U.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[ToniCipriani]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 7:26AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[how to get replacement?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[blue]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 7:37AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[When on the internet speak internetese.<br><br>"how do I got replacement?"]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[superhobo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 8:03AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[The manufacturer of the charger BYD is a China investment of Warren Buffett.  what a shocker...<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[triangleman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 8:32AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[And they produce cars.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[kadajawi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 10:17AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[At least Nokia is proactive about recalling the charger because of a "possibility" to do harm. Unlike the other fruit company who insists that the possibility of exploding devices is nonexistent. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[rnieto]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 10:00AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Nokia : electrocuting people]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kitsune]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 10:50AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program (update: affects 14 million)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/nokia-initiates-shocking-charger-recall-program/</guid><description><![CDATA[Nokia: Connecting people (to the mains)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[superhobo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Nov 9th 2009 11:08AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
