Sony Recalls VAIO Flip PC Laptops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-07-01). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: SVF11N13CXS. About 680 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14220 |
| Published | 2014-07-01 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Laptop Computers |
| Products | Personal computers |
| Firm named in the title | Sony |
| Firms | Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 680 |
| Model numbers | SVF11N13CXS |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Sony retail stores nationwide and online at www.store.sony.com from February 2014 to April 2014 for about $800. |
Description
This recall includes Sony's VAIO Flip PC laptops with model number (product name) SVF11N13CXS. The computers were sold in three colors silver, black and pink. They have a Panasonic-manufactured lithium-ion battery and a folding touch screen that measures about 11.6 inches diagonally and a backlit keyboard. The VAIO logo is etched on the outer top of the computer, near the hinge. The model and serial numbers are printed on a black label with white lettering on the underside of the screen. To locate the label, consumers should open the computer, move the switch from the lock to the release position and flip the display.
Hazard
The computers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled personal computers, shut it down and unplug it; and contact Sony for instructions on how to arrange for an inspection free of charge to the consumer and a free repair or full refund of the computer's purchase price.
Incidents and injuries
Sony is aware of four incidents, which occurred in Asia, of computers overheating, resulting in units smoking, catching on fire and melting. No injuries have been reported.
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