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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of 800,000 AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation® 2 Systems
On September 13, 2005 Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., of Foster City, California announced a voluntary recall of about 843,000 AC Adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 Systems. The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt posing the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.
Sony Computer Entertainment America states it has received 38 reports of adaptors overheating, including 19 reports of melting. There have been four reports of minor property damage, two reports of minor burns and one report of a minor electrical shock.
The recall involves AC adaptors with the following date codes: 2004.08, 2004.09, 2004.10, 2004.11 and 2004.12 and serial numbers beginning with "F3". The date code is located in a white box on the lower right hand portion of the adaptor's label. Just below the date code box is a serial number beginning with "F3" followed by a series of digits. Adaptors with other date codes and without the "F3" serial numbers are not included in this recall. The AC adaptors were sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 consoles with model number SCPH-70011 or SCPH-70012. The PlayStation® 2 model number is located on a label at the base of the slim console.
Manufactured in China, the AC adaptors were sold through retail locations throughout the US, as well as via web retailers, from October 2004 through August 2005 as part of complete a system that sold for about $150 each.
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled AC adaptors and contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor. Note: Consumers should carefully unplug the recalled adaptors from the wall outlet and allow cooling off before handling.
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Sony Computer Entertainment America states it has received 38 reports of adaptors overheating, including 19 reports of melting. There have been four reports of minor property damage, two reports of minor burns and one report of a minor electrical shock.
The recall involves AC adaptors with the following date codes: 2004.08, 2004.09, 2004.10, 2004.11 and 2004.12 and serial numbers beginning with "F3". The date code is located in a white box on the lower right hand portion of the adaptor's label. Just below the date code box is a serial number beginning with "F3" followed by a series of digits. Adaptors with other date codes and without the "F3" serial numbers are not included in this recall. The AC adaptors were sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 consoles with model number SCPH-70011 or SCPH-70012. The PlayStation® 2 model number is located on a label at the base of the slim console.
Manufactured in China, the AC adaptors were sold through retail locations throughout the US, as well as via web retailers, from October 2004 through August 2005 as part of complete a system that sold for about $150 each.
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled AC adaptors and contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor. Note: Consumers should carefully unplug the recalled adaptors from the wall outlet and allow cooling off before handling.
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Published on Sep-13-05