Sony Issues Warning Over Melting TV Sets
1:17pm UK, Wednesday October 12, 2011
Sony has issued a warning over 1.6 million of its television sets after faulty parts caused a number to emit smoke and start melting.
https://teakdoor.com/images/smilies1/You_Rock_Emoticon.gif Two of the affected Bravia models: the KDL40V3000 and the KDL-40W3000
The technology firm denied there had been a recall but said people with certain models of Bravia LCD TVs could bring their sets in for free checks - following incidents reported in Japan.
Sony said a limited number of the TVs might contain a component that could overheat and ignite inside the set, causing the upper casing to melt.
"To date, there have been no reports of any damage to other property or physical injuries," the company added.
The affected televisions were manufactured in 2007 and 2008 and were mostly sold in Europe and the US.
If you own one of the products mentioned above and if you notice any abnormality (e.g. unusual noise, unusual smell or smoking), please turn it off immediately...
Sony statement
The model numbers are: KDL-40D3400, KDL-40D3500, KDL-40D3550, KDL-40D3660, KDL-40V3000, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40X3000 and KDL-40X3500.
Sony advises people who own one of these sets to take it to their nearest Sony service centre for a free inspection and, if necessary, a free repair.
Owners of Sony TVs can check the model number of their set by looking at the label on the back.
"If you own one of the products mentioned above and if you notice any abnormality (e.g. unusual noise, unusual smell or smoking), please turn it off immediately, unplug the power cable, stop using the TV, and contact us," Sony said.
"We have confirmed that this symptom does not occur when power is switched off."
It added: "In the unlikely event that you are affected by the issues above, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
