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US Consumer Product Safety Commission: Sony Recalls Notebook Computers
Due to Burn Hazard
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:04092008
WASHINGTON, DC -- The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Certain VAIO TZ-series Notebook Computers
Units: About 73,000
Manufacturer: Sony Electronics Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Sony has received 15 reports of overheating,
including one consumer who suffered a minor burn.
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.
Sold by: 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.
Manufactured in: Japan and United States
Remedy: 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.
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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08392.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $800 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270,
or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC
email subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web
site at www.cpsc.gov.
CONTACT: Recall Hotline, Sony Electronics Inc
Tel: +1 888 526 6219
Media Contact, Sony Electronics Inc
Tel: +1 310 498 5254
Recall Hotline, CPSC
Tel: +1 800 638 2772
Media Contact, CPSC
Tel: +1 301 504 7908
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