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    Sony Recalls AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 28, 2009.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Sony Recalls AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
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    Sony and the CPSC today announced a voluntary safety recall of certain AC adapters. The recalled AC adapter model is the Sony VGP-AC19V17, which was supplied with the following Sony products:

    • All-in-one VAIO desktop computers: VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series
    • VAIO Docking Stations: VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1

    About 69,000 adapters sold from September 2005 - October 2009 are being recalled. Consumers are advised to turn off their computer, unplug it and stop using the recalled AC adapters. Consumers can contact Sony for a free replacement at (877) 361-4481 or visting the following web page: http://esupport.sony.com/ac19adapter

    Full CSPC Release

     
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    First Sony batteries, and now Sony power supplies?
     
    Greg, Oct 28, 2009
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    Cmon Sony, get it together! I wonder why this keeps happening to them?
     
    Angelic, Oct 28, 2009
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  4. Serg

    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    hah...interesting...

    Shock Hazard as in slightly electrocuted? Hmmm and they are so overpriced...
     
    Serg, Oct 28, 2009
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You could almost say the notebook has a shockingly high price, shocking features, and shockingly explosive.
     
    Greg, Oct 28, 2009
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    Too obvious. :p
     
    Angelic, Oct 28, 2009
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    Burner! :D
     
    QualitySeeker, Oct 29, 2009
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