Product Recall Number: 14-220
Why was Personal computers recalled?
The computers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Recall Number: 14-220
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-07-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Personal computers
Description: The computers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat.
Hazard Description: The computers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair, Refund
Units: About 680
Incidents: 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.
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.
Sold At: Sony retail stores nationwide and online at www.store.sony.com from February 2014 to April 2014 for about $800.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed