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Sony Recalls Vaio Notebooks For Overheating Problem

Sony (NYSE: SNE) has recalled 440,000 Vaio notebooks worldwide because of an overheating problem that has caused more than a half dozen minor injuries. The recall of Vaio TZ-series PCs was due to "irregularly positioned wires" and/or a dislodged screw near the computer's hinge that can cause a short circuit, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement. The commission said Sony has recalled about 73,000 notebooks in the U.S. and worldwide, however, the recall covers a total of 440,000 units, The Associated Press reported. Read more...

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