<![CDATA[440,000 Sony Vaio Laptops Recalled]]>

1.0 link 123902 <![CDATA[440,000 Sony Vaio Laptops Recalled]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/04/440000-sony-vaio-laptops_n_123902.html 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...

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