CPSCJuly 1, 2014consumer

Sony Recalls VAIO Flip PC Laptops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Recalled product: Sony Recalls VAIO Flip PC Laptops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The hazard

The computers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What to do

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.

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Recall history

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