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Recall 03197 — Sony VAIO notebook computers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2003-09-25

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
03197
Date of alert
2003-09-25
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Sony Corp., of Tokyo, Japan
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: Only Sony VAIO notebook computers with model numbers PCG-FRV25 or PCG-FRV27 sold from June through July 2003 are part of the recall. These computers will have slow modem speeds, generally below 24K, while using the notebook's AC adapter. Consumers unsure of their modem speed can check it at the Sony PC support Web site: www.sony.com/pcsupport. Sony previously announced this recall on July 10, 2003 Hazards: Users could receive a mild electric shock, when the recalled computers are connected to a phone line and the phone rings.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Sony-Electronics-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-C

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