Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 10027 · announced October 28, 2009 · Sony Electronics Inc. Of San Diego, Calif · 69,000 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.