Sony Recalls 73,000 Vaio Notebooks For Possible Burn Hazard

Sony Corp. is voluntarily recalling about 73,000 VAIO TZ-series notebook computers because of a potential burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday.

“Irregularly positioned wires near the computer’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating,” the agency said. “This poses a burn hazard to consumers.”

The Tokyo electronics giant (SNE: 37.66, -0.02, -0.05%) (6758) “has received 15 reports of overheating, including one consumer who suffered a minor burn,” the CPSC said
Sony Corp. is voluntarily recalling about 73,000 VAIO TZ-series notebook computers because of a potential burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday.

“Irregularly positioned wires near the computer’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating,” the agency said. “This poses a burn hazard to consumers.”

The Tokyo electronics giant (SNE: 37.66, -0.02, -0.05%) (6758) “has received 15 reports of overheating, including one consumer who suffered a minor burn,” the CPSC said

The recalled model series are the Vaio VGN-TZ100, VGN-TZ200, VGN-TZ300 and VGN-TZ2000.

The recalled computers have 11.1-inch screens; they were sold from July 2007 through August 2008 for $1,700 to $4,000.

The CPSC said that not all individual units in each series are part of the recall, and consumers should contact Sony or the agency to find out about their specific machines.

Sony’s recall contact number is +1 888-526-6219. The CPSC’s recall contact number is +1 800-638-2772.