Computer AC Adapters Recalled By Sony

Chrissie Cole

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Sony Corp. is voluntarily recalling certain VAIO Computer AC Adapters because they can fail over time, posing an electrical hazard.

Four incidents of the adapters short circuiting have been reported to the company, none of which occurred in the U.S. There have been no reports of injuries.

The recall involves more than 69,000 AC Adapters with model number VGP-AC19V17 which was supplied for use 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

Consumers should contact Sony for a free replacement AC adapter and in the meantime turn off the computer and unplug it to avoid the risk of injury.

For more information, contact Sony toll-free at (877) 361-4481 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at esupport.sony.com/ac19adapter.

The recall was announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).