CPSCSeptember 25, 2003consumer
CPSC, Sony Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Certain VAIO Notebook Computers
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
Users could receive a mild electric shock, when the recalled computers are connected to a phone line and the phone rings.
What to do
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.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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