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Sony faz recall de adaptadores de energia de computadores VAIO: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10027.html 27 days ago |
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Recall: Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10027.html 28 days ago |
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RECALL: Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10027.html 28 days ago |
Sony Recalls 69,000 Vaio AC Adapters Because of Shock Hazards [Recall]
Gizmodo —
Sony is recalling around 69,000 VGP-AC19V17 AC Adapters used in Vaio all-in-one desktop computers (VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series) and docking stations (VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1). Apparently, four reports of adapters short circuiting has alerted Sony to a weakness in the insulation, which could pose a shock hazard. So far, no one has been injured, but if you happen to have one of these adapters, you can contact Sony for a replacement. [CPSC]
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Sony recalls 69,000 AC adapters due to shock hazard
Engadget —
... Oh, Sony. You've been doing so well with not making things blow up lately. Even a seemingly minor fizzle turned out to be a false alarm. While it's not laptop batteries this time, it seems that Sony has run into a bit of trouble with some of the AC adapters ...
Sony recalls 69,000 VAIO AC power adapters
TechSpot —
Heads up to VAIO owners: Sony is recalling some 69,000 AC power adapters following four reports of units short circuiting -- none of which occurred in the United States. It seems there is a weakness in the insulation that could pose an electrical shock hazard to consumers, but nobody has been injured at this point. The Sony VGP-AC19V17 is the exact AC adapter being recalled. It's used in Sony's all-in-one VAIO desktops (VGC-LT and VGC-JS2 series), and VAIO docking stations (models VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1) -- all of which were sold via SonyStyle stores, as well as authorized ...
Sony Vaio AC adapters recalled in shock scare
TG Daily - All News —
Sony has issued a safety recall for AC adapters for its Vaio desktops and docking stations. Around 69,000 of the faulty units are believed to be in use. The recall, in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission , is for VGP-AC19V17 adapters shipped with the VGC-JS240, VGC-JS250, VGC-JS270 and VGC-JS290 series Vaio desktop PCs and the VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1 Vaio docking stations. There have been four reported incidents involving the products, but none so far in the US. Bzzzzt. Consumers are advised to stop using the products immediately, says Sony. The company ...
Sony Recalls 69,000 Vaio AC Adapters
TechWeb —
... adapters that ship with some Vaio docking stations and all-in-one desktops, saying the devices could deliver an electrical shock to users. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Wednesday in cooperation with Sony. The organizations advise people to stop using the recalled products immediately. The problem stems from insulation inside the adapter that can fail over time, posing "an electrical shock hazard to consumers," the CPSC said. Sony has received four reports of adapters short circuiting, but no injuries have been reported. The model ...
Sony recalls 69,000 VAIO power adapters due to possible shock hazards
Gadgetell —
... these affected units were sold between September 2005 and October 2009.
As to what could go wrong, according to the report, the insulation that was used in the adapters could fail over time which may cause one to get a not so nice shock.
At this time, it seems there have only been four reports of a short circuit, and thankfully no one has reported any injuries. That said, it could not hurt to follow up and get a new power adapter courtesy of Sony.
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Sony Issues Recall for Some Vaio AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
Maximum PC all RSS Feed —
... Here's a recall you don't see very often. Sony, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of some AC adapters in use on certain all-in-one Vaio desktops and Vaio docking stations. ...
Sony recalls 69,000 VAIO AC adapters
Tech Ticker —
... of about 69,000 AC adapters sold with VAIO computers. The adapters were sold from September 2005 to October 2009 with VGC-LT and VGC-JS2 series computers and also with VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1 docking stations. Though no one has been injured till now, Sony says they’ve received four incidents of adapters short circuiting after the insulation in the adapter fails over time.
Users can go to this website to check for eligibility and receive a free replacement.
[Via CPSC]
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Consumerist —
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