Manufacturer
4 recalls in our database name Sony Electronics Inc., of San Diego, Calif. as the manufacturing or recalling firm.
Of the 4 recalls from Sony Electronics Inc., of San Diego, Calif. we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (25%) are Severe.
The manufacturer string comes from the agency’s own source notice — for FDA recalls, the “recalling firm” field; for NHTSA recalls, the vehicle manufacturer; for CPSC recalls, the firm-of-record on the joint press release. A single corporate family can appear under multiple manufacturer strings as agency notices aren’t standardized on a canonical name. If you don’t see recalls you expect, try a parent-company search or a broader full-text search.
Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.
Sony is recalling about 680 VAIO Flip PC laptops because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Sony is recalling about 233,000 VAIO notebook computers because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should install a free firmware update to fix the issue.
Sony is recalling approximately 69,000 VAIO computer AC adapters because insulation failure can cause electrical shock. No injuries have been reported in the United States.
Sony is recalling about 73,000 VAIO TZ-series notebook computers because irregularly positioned wires or dislodged screws can cause overheating and burns.