CPSC2005-09-13
CPSC, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation 2 Systems
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., of Foster City, Calif.
Hazard
The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 843,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Certain AC Adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 Systems
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Sony Computer Entertainment America toll-free at (888) 780-7690 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday, and between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.us.playstation.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/CPSC-Sony-Computer-Entertainment-America-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Certain-AC-Adaptors-Sold-with-Slim-Version-PlayStation-2-Systems-Don't want to check this manually?
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