The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05267·Announced 2005-09-13

Sony Recalls PlayStation 2 AC Adaptors for Fire and Burn Risks

Sony is recalling about 843,000 AC adaptors sold with slim PlayStation 2 systems because they can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a power supply that poses a risk of fire and has resulted in reported minor burns and property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. is recalling certain AC adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation 2 systems. The recall involves approximately 843,000 units sold nationwide at electronics, toy, and computer game stores, as well as web retailers, from October 2004 through August 2005. The affected adaptors have date codes 2004.08, 2004.09, 2004.10, 2004.11, or 2004.12 and serial numbers beginning with "F3". These adaptors were sold with PlayStation 2 consoles with model numbers SCPH-70011 or SCPH-70012.

The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt, which poses a risk of fire, burn, and shock injuries to consumers. Sony has received 38 reports of adaptors overheating, including 19 reports of melting. Additionally, there have been four reports of minor property damage, two reports of minor burns, and one report of a minor shock.

Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adaptors immediately. They should carefully unplug the adaptors from the wall outlet and allow them to cool before handling. Consumers can contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor by calling toll-free at (888) 780-7690 or visiting www.us.playstation.com.

The recalled product

Product
Certain AC Adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 Systems
Manufacturer
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., of Foster City, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
843,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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