Sony Recalls AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
Thu ,10/29/2009
It might be smart to take a look at this recent recall issued by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission if you own any of these devices: All-in-one VAIO Desktop Computers, VAIO Docking Stations, VGC-LT series, VGC-JS2 series, VGP-PRBX1, or VGP-PRFE1. All these devices were supplied with Sony VGP-AC19V17 which have been found to be a shock hazard.
“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.”