440,000 Sony Vaio Laptops Recalled
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TOKYO (AP) - Sony Corp. is recalling 440,000 Vaio laptop computers worldwide because of a wiring flaw that could cause overheating.
Sony said Thursday the recall involves 19 models in the Vaio TZ series manufactured between May 2007 and July 2008.
The Tokyo-based consumer electronics company said improperly placed wires near the hinge connecting the body of the laptop and its display could wear quickly, causing a short circuit and overheating. A flaw in a circuit board inside the display could also overheat its rim.
Sony has received 209 reports of overheating worldwide, including seven cases in which people received minor burns.
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First Posted: 09- 4-08 11:55 AM | Updated: 10- 5-08 05:12 AM