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Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

Name: Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
Brand: Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-10027
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 28, 2009Recall ID: 10027Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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 Adapters Product Models Using the AC Adapters All-in-one VAIO Desktop Computers VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series VAIO Docking Stations VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1

Affected Products

Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Sony-Recalls-Computer-AC-Adapters-Due-to-Shock-Hazard
Title	Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ee3f76ce357542a1b453f36c09679086.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapter bottom showing label
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a78ee296c7a143c1b94f448f2a4b67cf.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapter top
Hazards › Name	Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	Sony has received four reports of adapters short-circuiting. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters
Products › Type	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products › Category I D	1808
Products › Number Of Units	About 69,000
Recall I D	28
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2009-10-28T00:00:00
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 Adapters Product Models Using the AC Adapters All-in-one VAIO Desktop Computers VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series VAIO Docking Stations VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1
Recall Number	10027
Manufacturers › Name	Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
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
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Overview

Recalling FirmSony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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