Safety regulator, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation 2 Systems
Recall 05267 · Sep 13, 2005 · Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
843,000
units affected
843,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05267
- Date
- Sep 13, 2005
- Company
- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
- Units affected
- 843,000
- Product
- Certain AC Adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 Systems
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adaptors immediately and contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor. Consumers should carefully unplug the recalled adaptors from the wall outlet and allow to cool before handling.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sony Computer Entertainment America 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 shock.
- Sold at
- Electronics, toy and computer game stores nationwide, as well as Web retailers, from October 2004 through August 2005, for about $150 for the complete system.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled certain ac adaptors sold with slim version playstation® 2 systems?
Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adaptors immediately and contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor. Consumers should carefully unplug the recalled adaptors from the wall outlet and allow to cool before handling.
What is the hazard?
The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.