Software problems have hit a second Sony Ericsson handset the Aino forcing its recall just weeks after its launch.The news comes just days after Sony Ericsson pulled its flagship Satio handset after high returns at Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4u saw both retailers halt Satio sales.

Sony Ericsson confirmed the failure of the Aino this week. A spokesman said the manufacturer was ‘aware of a reported software issue regarding the Aino handset and using the touchscreen interface in particular. ‘He added: ‘We are working as quickly as we can to solve it. Aino has sold limited numbers in the UK and this issue affects a very small number of consumers.’

Although Aino demonstration handsets are in both Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4u stores none have been delivered for sale. A source at one retailer said: ‘We were waiting for the Aino but then we were told there are Blue Tooth software problems with it and that they are being held back in the warehouse.’

A Sony Ericsson source said the Satio will be back on sale ‘in a matter of days, not weeks.’ He added: ‘All new products are being shipped in and anything in the channel will get reflashed at Sony Ericsson’s cost.’ He said the software issues on each phone were not related.

Via mobiletoday