Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 08392. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Irregularly positioned wires near the computer's hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled notebook computers immediately and contact Sony to determine if their notebook is affected. The firm will arrange for an inspection and repair, if needed.
CPSC recall 08392 has the recall date 4 Sep 2008. The notice names the firm Sony Electronics. The recall has about 73,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Computer Equipment.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Sony has received 15 reports of overheating, including one consumer who suffered a minor burn. |
|---|---|
| Units | 73,000 |
| Description | The recalled notebook computer models are the VAIO VGN-TZ100 series, VGN-TZ200 series, VGN-TZ300 series and VGN-TZ2000 series. The computers' screen size is about 11.1" measured diagonally. Not all units are affected; consumers should contact Sony to determine if their unit is included in the recall. |
| Product | Certain VAIO TZ-series Notebook Computers, About 73,000, Computer Equipment |
| Sold at | The SonyStyle stores and Web site, authorized electronics retailers, and authorized business-to-business dealers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008 for between $1,700 and $4,000. |
| Manufacturer | Sony Electronics Inc |
| Made in | Japan, United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 73,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Computer Equipment
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Sony Electronics
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2014 | Sony Recalls VAIO Flip PC Laptops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard |
| 28 Oct 2009 | Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08392The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 08392. https://recallregister.com/product/4427-sony-recalls-notebook-computers-due-to-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08392 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sony has received 15 reports of overheating, including one consumer who suffered a minor burn.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The SonyStyle stores and Web site, authorized electronics retailers, and authorized business-to-business dealers nationwide from July 2007 through August 2008 for between $1,700 and $4,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08392?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 73,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Japan, United States