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CPSCRecalled Oct 28, 2009 · #10027

Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

Hazard

Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters
Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Manufacturer
Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
Model numbers
AC19V17, JS2, PRBX1, PRFE1
UPCs
Sold at
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.
Made in
China

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice