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Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

  • Recalled Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapter - bottom showing label
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Name of Product:
Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters
Hazard:

Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
October 28, 2009
Units:

About 69,000

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Sony toll-free at (877) 361-4481 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at esupport.sony.com/ac19adapter.

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Recall Details

Description:

The recalled AC adapter model is the Sony VGP-AC19V17, which was supplied for use with the following Sony products:

Product Types Using the AC AdaptersProduct Models Using the AC Adapters
All-in-one VAIO Desktop ComputersVGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series
VAIO Docking StationsVGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1
Remedy:

Consumers should turn off their computer, unplug it and stop using the recalled AC adapters immediately and contact Sony to arrange for a free replacement of the affected AC adapter.

Incidents/Injuries:

Sony has received four reports of adapters short circuiting. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
The SonyStyle stores and Web site, authorized electronics retailers and authorized business- to- business dealers nationwide from September 2005 through October 2009 for between $900 and $3300 for desktop computers and $250 and $300 for docking stations.
Manufacturer(s):
Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-027

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