Sony Recall: Not Batteries This Time, But AC Adapters
Sony announced a recall of AC adapters for certain all-in-one VAIO desktops due to potential shock hazards. The adapter model number is VGP-AC19V17. It was sold after September 2007 with these systems: VGC-LT; VGC-JS240; VGC-JS250; VGC-JS270; and VGC-JS290.
The adapter was also sold with notebook docking stations after September 2005. The docking stations are model numbers VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1.
The company is replacing the adapters with new ones. You’ll find more information on Sony’s Web site, where you can also confirm whether your specific adapter is affected. (Unplug it if it’s on the list.) You can also call 877-361-4481 for more information. —Donna Tapellini
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Posted by: Jan | Nov 9, 2009 9:46:14 PM
We just purchased our 3rd Sony Vaio computer. Warning: these computers all have problems. We purchased our third Sony Vaio because the second one kept needing to be reconfigured. We have turned off the third one because of the recall and shock hazard that we found out about today. We believe that there has already been a problem because we have had to reconfigure the new one and it is only a month old.
Warning: Don't buy Sony products any more. We have had to replace our PS3 and our 60 inch Sony TV. The Sony name used to mean something good. Now there is no quality control and half their stuff has glitches and is crap. The problem is you never know which half your product comes from.