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

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

  4. 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.