Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-10-28). Hazards: electric shock. Models: VGP-AC19V17. About 69,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10027 |
| Published | 2009-10-28 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters |
| Firm named in the title | Sony |
| Firms | Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 69,000 |
| Model numbers | VGP-AC19V17 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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
Hazard
Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Sony has received four reports of adapters short-circuiting. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
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