Sony Recall Faulty Notebook Batteries

Sony-made batteries are being recalled after 40 global incidents of overheating for Dell, Toshiba and Hewlett-Packard notebooks model. Sony Corporation support the voluntary worldwide recalls which expected to involve around 100,000 notebooks with 2.15Ah battery packs.

The recall involves only notebook computers using 2.15Ah lithium-ion cells based on Sony statement on Sony Website www.sony-asia.com

Its said that the incident incidents involved smoke and/or flames but there were four cases involving small burns and 21 resulting in minor property damage, according to Japanese manufacturer.

Sony said its Vaio notebook computers use different battery types so they are not part of the recall.

Hewlett-Packard has confirmed a free replacement programme for the specified battery pack at its centres. Malaysian customers should go to its website www.hp.com/support/batteryreplacement for more details. Or, they can call HP Service and Support at 1-800-88-4848.

The affected models include HP’s Compaq and Pavillion notebooks. A detailed list is available at the site.

Dell customers can check if they are having the affected models by surfing to www.dellbatteryprogram.com.

Dell said it will replace any affected batteries at no charge. The models that may be affected include its Latitude and Inspiron models. (Source: The Star)