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Sony Recalls 73,000 Vaio Laptops Due To Burn Worry

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the more-to-fear dept.

alphadogg writes "Sony is recalling 73,000 Vaio TZ laptops because of a possible manufacturing defect that may cause them to overheat, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. The recall relates to a problem with wiring near the computer's hinge, which could short-circuit and overheat in certain circumstances, perhaps burning the user. One person has suffered a minor burn as a result of the latest defect, and Sony has received 15 other reports of overheating computers, according to the Commission."

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  1. Sony by antivoid · · Score: 3, Funny

    Sony having a defective laptop? I've never heard of that happen. Sony products are perfect.

    1. Re:Sony by PawNtheSandman · · Score: 5, Funny

      Sony and IBM are the only electronics I will buy because of their superior quality and affordability.

  2. Inverter by Ethanol-fueled · · Score: 3, Funny
    From TFA:

    The overheating could be caused by misplaced wiring near the hinge, or if a screw in the hinge falls out and short-circuits the wires.

    Nice, that's usually where the inverter is. The only better way to make a true Sony-style exploder would be a short across the battery terminals!

  3. it blew up in my pants by antivoid · · Score: 5, Funny

    I had a sony walkman once, it blew up in my pants. did wonders for my sexlife.

    1. Re:it blew up in my pants by evil+agent · · Score: 5, Funny

      In my experience, women tend to be disappointed if it blows up in your pants.

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    2. Re:it blew up in my pants by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Who said his sexlife involves others?

  4. Sony's latest anti-piracy trick. by serviscope_minor · · Score: 4, Funny

    Apparently, the famous CD rootkit wasn't good enough at preventing piracy. Well, this new tool in the fight will burn your fingers clean off. I'd like to see you try to pirate a CD when you can't even pick it up.

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  5. I'm confused by AKAImBatman · · Score: 1, Funny

    Sony is recalling the laptops, but my exercise instructor told me to "feel the burn"!

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    1. Re:I'm confused by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      What the hell was that?!? Don't you ever try to be funny again, EVER!

    2. Re:I'm confused by krakelohm · · Score: 3, Funny

      Ahh he is probably just a little worked up because his Vaio ignited his balls.

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  6. Sony optical drives by rajafarian · · Score: 4, Funny

    I specifically buy Sony optical drives because

    1. I've generally not had problems with them and

    2. I get a real good chuckle when I make illegal copies of audio discs recorded on their label.