Matsushita to cover costs related to the product advisory on BL-5C batteries

Matsushita will cover the direct costs related to the product advisory on Nokia-branded BL-5C batteries.

"The safety of our customers and the reliability and quality of our products are our top priorities," said Robert Andersson, head of Nokia Customer and Market Operations. "We are pleased with the good cooperation between Nokia and Matsushita. Together we aim to serve consumers in the best possible manner and minimize the inconvenience this issue could cause them."

If you are one of the Nokia consumers and you're currently using a Nokia product containing a BL-5C battery, you can request a replacement battery free of charge. To check if your BL-5C battery is subject to the advisory visit the website www.nokia.com/batteryreplacement or contact your local Nokia call center.