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CPSC, Sony Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Certain VAIO Notebook Computers is CPSC recall #03197, announced on September 25, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Only Sony VAIO notebook computers with model numbers PCG-FRV25 or PCG-FRV27 sold from June through July 2003 are part of the recall. These computers will have slow modem speeds, generally below 24K, while using the notebook's AC adapter. Consumers unsure of their modem speed can check it at the Sony PC support Web site: www.sony.com/pcsupport. Sony previously announced this recall on July 10, 2003 The remedy is consumers with vaio notebooks included in the recall should disconnect their modem from the phone line immediately, and contact sony to arrange for a free repair. sony also will extend the current limited warranty for repaired products to 2 years from date of original purchase.. Affected brand: Sony Corp..
Only Sony VAIO notebook computers with model numbers PCG-FRV25 or PCG-FRV27 sold from June through July 2003 are part of the recall. These computers will have slow modem speeds, generally below 24K, while using the notebook's AC adapter. Consumers unsure of their modem speed can check it at the Sony PC support Web site: www.sony.com/pcsupport. Sony previously announced this recall on July 10, 2003
Affected products
Sony VAIO notebook computers
Recalled brands
Sony Corp.
Remedy
Consumers with VAIO notebooks included in the recall should disconnect their modem from the phone line immediately, and contact Sony to arrange for a free repair. Sony also will extend the current limited warranty for repaired products to 2 years from date of original purchase.
Recall date
September 25, 2003
CPSC recall #03197 covers CPSC, Sony Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Certain VAIO Notebook Computers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 25, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Only Sony VAIO notebook computers with model numbers PCG-FRV25 or PCG-FRV27 sold from June through July 2003 are part of the recall. These computers will have slow modem speeds, generally below 24K, while using the notebook's AC adapter. Consumers unsure of their modem speed can check it at the Sony PC support Web site: www.sony.com/pcsupport. Sony previously announced this recall on July 10, 2003
The CPSC remedy for recall #03197 is consumers with vaio notebooks included in the recall should disconnect their modem from the phone line immediately, and contact sony to arrange for a free repair. sony also will extend the current limited warranty for repaired products to 2 years from date of original purchase.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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