Sony Vaio Recall: 73,000 TZ laptops could overheat
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Sony are recalling 73,000 Sony Vaio laptops, the recall is due to a possible manufacturing defect. The worse case is that the laptop could overheat, which is a serious safety concern. The problem is due to the wiring near the laptop’s hinge, which could short-circuit and then overheat.
If this was to happen, the user might burn themselves. One person has already suffered a minor burn, Sony have also received 15 other reports of their Vaio overheating.
The Sony Vaio TZ models that are affected are the VGN-TZ100, VGN-TZ200, VGN-TZ300 and VGN-TZ2000. Sony has said that although not all laptops in the series are not affected users should contact them and stop using the laptop immediately.
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Sony Vaio has had an overheating problem since 2002 models. We tried and tried to get help with my daughters 2002 Vaio, bought accessories to cool it, nothing worked. Sony would not help or acknowledge a problem with product. We are surprised it took this long for a recall.
I just bought a Sony Vaio VGNFW139E laptop and was wondering if this recall affects this model as well. I noticed when I first used it that it ran hot but not overheating…..just wondering. Hopefully this laptop isn’t affected.
Serves them right… They sold me a faulty FZ series and wouldn’t let me return it until three months later after I sent it back and they automatically repaired it instead of replacing it. Chris S in customer service is rude.
i just bought a Sony VGNFW140D laptop last sept. 6,’08,,& when I first tym used it ran hot too,but not overheating..i want to know if this recall affects this model??thanks a lot..i’ll wait your feedback..
i bought a sony VGN-CR320E notebooklast june,2008 & everytime i used it ran hot too,but not overheating. This Model could be affect? Our maybe is just the VGP-BPL9 Battery??
Thanks I’ll be waiting for your answer.
I have a Vaio VGN-FS990 and it has given me nothing but problems…it over heats constantly but if i have read correctly it is not one of that was recalled. What do i do!!!! feel free to send me your opinions mpatterson1@northpark.edu
i just bought a VGN-CR32G/B. is this model affected?
i bought a VGN-FZ430E and it’s amazing, doesn’t over heat at all, the only laptops covered by the recall are the TZ models.