Article: Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

To: RETAILING EDITORS

Contact: CPSC Media Contact: +1-301-504-7908, or Firm's Media Contact, +1-858-942-2905

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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Name of Product:Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters

Units:About 69,000

Manufacturer: Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.

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

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