Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
The hazard
Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: Sony has received four reports of adapters short-circuiting. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should turn off their computer, unplug it and stop using the recalled AC adapters immediately and contact Sony to arrange for a free replacement of the affected AC adapter.
Contact: For more information, contact Sony toll-free at (877) 361-4481 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at esupport.sony.com/ac19adapter
About this recall
The recalled AC adapter model is the Sony VGP-AC19V17, which was supplied for use with the following Sony products: Product Types Using the AC Adapters Product Models Using the AC Adapters All-in-one VAIO Desktop Computers VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series VAIO Docking Stations VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC