The news keeps coming.  Nokia now warned consumers that 46 million of its handsets contain defective batteries that coud overheat and even dislodge during recharging.  They were made in China.

Nokia has 38% of the world mobile phone market, and is the largest manufacturer.  This is not a recall, but an offer to replace the batteries at no cost.  

“What is disappointing is what this suggests about the value behind big brands,” said Jim Murray, director of the European Consumers’ Organization, a Brussels group that represents 40 national consumer organizations. “Nokia and Fisher-Price are brands whose products we assume have high value. This shows companies must be even more diligent in protecting the quality of their brands.”

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