NEW YORK (AP) — Sony is advising consumers to quit using
some of its VAIO laptop computers and unplug them, saying that it’s
possible that its non-removable battery pack could overheat.
The
company says it’s in the process of creating a program to repair or
replace the computers, or will refund their purchase price.
The
packs included in some of Sony’s Vaio Fit 11A models, which were
released in February, were provided by a third-party supplier. If the
packs overheat, it could cause burns to the laptop’s housing, Sony said
Friday.
The recall affects computers with the product name "SVF11N1XXXX." It’s unclear how many laptops
are affected.
It plans to make an announcement on the repair program within two weeks.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Sony is advising consumers to quit using
some of its VAIO laptop computers and unplug them, saying that it’s
possible that its non-removable battery pack could overheat.
The
company says it’s in the process of creating a program to repair or
replace the computers, or will refund their purchase price.
The
packs included in some of Sony’s Vaio Fit 11A models, which were
released in February, were provided by a third-party supplier. If the
packs overheat, it could cause burns to the laptop’s housing, Sony said
Friday.
The recall affects computers with the product name "SVF11N1XXXX." It’s unclear how many laptops
are affected.
It plans to make an announcement on the repair program within two weeks.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.