Sony Recalls 69,000 Vaio Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

About 69,000 AC adapters used with Sony VAIO computers have been recalled because insulation inside the products can fail over time, possibly causing electrical shocks to consumers.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and San Diego-based Sony Electronics Inc. announced the voluntary nationwide recall today. There have been four reports of the power adapters short circuiting, but no reports yet in the United States. Also, there have been no reports of consumer injuries caused by the defective AC adapters, officials said.

Each year across the United States and around the world, defective consumer products including in-home electronics are to blame for thousands of consumer injuries and deaths. Also, fires sparked by faulty electronics cause devastating fires and other types of property damage.

Specific Vaio AC Adapter Recalled

The recalled AC adapter model is the Sony VGP-AC19V17, which was supplied along with the following Sony products:

• VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series of All-in-one VAIO Desktop Computers

• VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1 series of VAIO Docking Stations

The defective AC adapters were sold at SonyStyle stores and Web site, authorized electronics retailers, and authorized dealers nationwide from September 2005 through October 2009, the CPSC and Sony said. The products cost between $900 and $3300 for desktop computers and $250 and $300 for docking stations.

All the recalled products were manufactured in China, the CPSC said.

Consumers who have a Sony Vaio computer powered by one of the recalled AC adapters should turn off their computer, unplug it, and stop using the power supplies immediately. Owners may contact Sony to arrange for a free replacement of the affected AC adapter, officials said.

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