CPSC, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation 2 Systems
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-09-13). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. Models: SCPH-70011, SCPH-70012. About 843,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05267 |
| Published | 2005-09-13 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-05 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Certain AC Adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 Systems |
| Firm named in the title | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. |
| Firms | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., of Foster City, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 843,000 |
| Model numbers | SCPH-70011, SCPH-70012 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Electronics, toy and computer game stores nationwide, as well as Web retailers, from October 2004 through August 2005, for about $150 for the complete system. |
Description
The recall involves AC adaptors with the following date codes: 2004.08, 2004.09, 2004.10, 2004.11 and 2004.12 and serial numbers beginning with "F3". The date code is located in a white box on the lower right hand portion of the adaptor's label. Just below the date code box is a serial number beginning with "F3" followed by a series of digits. Adaptors with other date codes and without the "F3" serial numbers are not included in this recall. The AC adaptors were sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 consoles with model number SCPH-70011 or SCPH-70012. The PlayStation® 2 model number is located on a label at the base of the slim console.
Hazard
The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adaptors immediately and contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor. Consumers should carefully unplug the recalled adaptors from the wall outlet and allow to cool before handling.
Incidents and injuries
Sony Computer Entertainment America has received 38 reports of adaptors overheating, including 19 reports of melting. There have been four reports of minor property damage, two reports of minor burns and one report of a minor shock.
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