Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
USSony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Recalling Firm: Sony Electronics Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Irregularly positioned wires near the computer's hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled notebook computer models are the VAIO VGN-TZ100 series, VGN-TZ200 series, VGN-TZ300 series and VGN-TZ2000 series. The computers' screen size is about 11.1" measured diagonally. Not all units are affected; consumers should contact Sony to determine if their unit is included in the recall.
Affected Products
Certain VAIO TZ-series Notebook Computers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Sony-Recalls-Notebook-Computers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fc28e41dd79148e983f8646e59ca645c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Notebook Computer |
| Hazards › Name | Irregularly positioned wires near the computer's hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Sony has received 15 reports of overheating, including one consumer who suffered a minor burn. |
| Products › Name | Certain VAIO TZ-series Notebook Computers |
| Products › Type | Computer Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1893 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 73,000 |
| Recall I D | 4427 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled notebook computers immediately and contact Sony to determine if their notebook is affected. The firm will arrange for an inspection and repair, if needed. |
| Retailers › Name | The SonyStyle stores and Web site, authorized electronics retailers, and authorized business-to-business dealers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008 for between $1,700 and $4,000. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled notebook computer models are the VAIO VGN-TZ100 series, VGN-TZ200 series, VGN-TZ300 series and VGN-TZ2000 series. The computers' screen size is about 11.1" measured diagonally. Not all units are affected; consumers should contact Sony to determine if their unit is included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 08392 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Sony Electronics Inc., of San Diego, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Sony toll-free at (888) 526-6219 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sony.com/support |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Japan |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | United States |
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