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CPSC, Sony Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Certain VAIO Notebook Computers

CPSC · 03197 · published 2003-09-25

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Hazard

Users could receive a mild electric shock, when the recalled computers are connected to a phone line and the phone rings.

Remedy

Consumers with VAIO notebooks included in the recall should disconnect their modem from the phone line immediately, and contact Sony to arrange for a free repair. Sony also will extend the current limited warranty for repaired products to 2 years from date of original purchase.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Sony Corp., of Tokyo, Japan

Sony VAIO notebook computers

Brands in this recall