Friday, July 4, 2014

Can Burned, Sony VAIO Laptop Flip Requested Withdrawn

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or consumer product safety commission in the United States reveals a warning to users who purchase the Sony VAIO PC with Flip SVF11N13CXS model number.

This laptop users are asked to stop using the mobile PC devices. Users are also advised to immediately contact Sony for instructions and how to return the product for repair or refund in full.

This warning appears because the product with model number SVF11N13CXS has a lithium-ion battery that can generate excess heat. Thus, it is possible to burn.

"Sony is aware of four incidents, which occurred in Asia, with the computer overheating, smoke generating unit (PC), burn and melt. No injuries were reported," the warning related to 'recall' the product, as reported by TomsHardware, Wednesday (02.07.2014).

Laptops are not safe claimed this is a product that is sold between February 2014 until April 2014 with a price tag of USD800. Reportedly, this laptop has a lithium-ion battery manufactured Panasonic.

This product has a 11.6 inch display and a backlit keyboard. "The model and serial numbers printed on a black label with white lettering on the bottom side of the screen. To find the location of the label, consumers can unlock the computer, move the switch from 'lock' to 'release' and rotate the screen," explains the warning.

Users can contact Sony's online, click the 'Support', click on 'Electronics' then 'Product Support'. After that, click on 'Computers & Tablets', then go to 'VAIO Laptops and Desktops' and scroll to the bottom (scroll down) to the 'Product Alerts'.

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