Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-28.
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 Adapters Product Models Using the AC Adapters All-in-one VAIO Desktop Computers VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series VAIO Docking Stations VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-28.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-28.
For more information, contact Sony toll-free at (877) 361-4481 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at esupport.sony.com/ac19adapter
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard. The notice was published on October 28, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 69,000 units are potentially affected.