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Sony recalls Vaio laptops on overheating concern

The recall was for 440,000 units worldwide, say reports

Thursday, September 04, 2008

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NEW YORK, USA: Japan's Sony Corp is recalling thousands of its Vaio portable computers, citing a potential hazard that could cause them to overheat or short circuit.

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission said on Thursday the recall is for 74,000 machines in the United States, after Sony received 15 reports of overheating, including one consumer who suffered a minor burn.

The Kyodo news agency said the recall was for 440,000 units worldwide.

Sony said on its website that "the issue involves a small number of units which may overheat due to a wiring problem.

"Sony has initiated a voluntary program to perform a free inspection and, if necessary, a repair to ensure these units meet our high quality standards."

The company said the recall is for its VGN-TZ100, VGN-TZ200, VGN-TZ300 and VGN-TZ2000 series.

Sony has been dogged in recent years by recalls of laptop computer batteries, amid concerns they would overheat and catch fire. In 2006, Dell Inc, Apple Inc, Lenovo Group Ltd, Toshiba Corp and some other PC makers recalled more than 8 million Sony batteries.

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Oscar Ty said on 9/5/2008 8:36:23 PM:
Dear Sir, I would like to know if a Sony Laptap TZ2000 bought from USA can be return here in the Philippines, because I brought home the TZ2000. pls help me where is your Sony Center in the Philippines. Oscar Ty

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