Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters

CPSC Recall #10-027 — October 27, 2009

Recall #10-027 Date: October 27, 2009 Remedy: Replace

Product

Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters

Description

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 AdaptersProduct Models Using the AC AdaptersAll-in-one VAIO Desktop ComputersVGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 seriesVAIO Docking StationsVGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1

Hazard

Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

Sony has received four reports of adapters short circuiting. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

About 69,000

Sold At

The SonyStyle stores and Web site, authorized electronics retailers and authorized business- to- business dealers nationwide from September 2005 through October 2009 for between $900 and $3300 for desktop computers and $250 and $300 for docking stations.

Manufacturer

Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.

Manufactured In

China