Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-284 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 30, 2010
- Brand
- Sony
- Category
- Phones, computers and electronics
- Products
- Notebook computers
- Hazard
- Burn Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 233,000
- Made in
- China, United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled products are VPCF11 Series and VPCCW2 Series notebook computers. The computers are available in many colors and have "VAIO" on the front outside panel. The model numbers can be found on the bottom of the computers. The following models are included: VPCF11 Series VPCF111FD/B VPCF111FX/B VPCF111FX/H VPCF112FX/B VPCF112FX/H VPCF113FX/B VPCF113FX/H VPCF114FX/B VPCF114FX/H VPCF115FM/B VPCF115FM/BL VPCF116FX/B VPCF116FX/H VPCF117FX/B VPCF117FX/B VPCF117FX/H VPCF11AFX/B VPCF11BFX/B VPCF11CGX/B VPCF11DGX/B VPCF11EGX/B VPCF11FGX/B VPC11GGX/B VPCF11HGX/B VPCF11JFX/B VPCF11KFX/H VPCF11LFX/B VPCF11MFX/B VPCF11NFX/B VPCF11PFX/H VPCF11QFX/B VPCF11QFX/H VPCCW2 Series VPCCW21FX/B VPCCW21FX/P VPCCW21FX/R VPCCW21FFX/W VPCCW22FX/B VPCCW22FX/L VPCCW22FX/P VPCCW22FX/R VPCCW22FX/W VPCCW23FX/B VPCCW23FX/L VPCCW23FX/P VPCCW23FX/R VPCCW23FX/W VPCCW26FX/B VPCCW26FX/L VPCCW26FX/P VPCCW26FX/R VPCCW27FX/B VPCCW27FX/L VPCCW27FX/P VPCCW27FX/R VPCCW27FX/W VPCCW28FJ/W VPCCW2AFX/B VPCCW2BFX/B VPCCW2CGX/B VPCCW2DGX/B VPCCW2EGX/B VPCCW2FGX/B VPCCW2GGX/B VPCCW2HGX/B VPCCW2JGX/B VPCCW2KGX/B VPCCW2LFX/B VPCCW2LFX/L VPCCW2LFX/P VPCCW2LFX/R VPCCW2LFX/W VPCCW2MFX/PU VPCCW2MFX/WJ VPCCW2MGX/B VPCCW2NFX/LU VPCCW2PFX/L VPCCW2PFX/R VPCCW2FX/W VPCCW2QGX/B VPCCWERGX/B VPCCW2SGX/B VPCCW2TGX/B VPCCW2UFX/B VPCCW2VFX/B
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Notebook computers · About 233,000 units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Best Buy, Costco, Frys, Amazon.com and Sony Style retail stores and sonystyle.com as well as other electronics retailers and business suppliers nationwide. The recalled computers were shipped to consumers and resellers between January 2010 and April 2010. They sold for between $800 and $1,500.; Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Sony has received 30 reports of units overheating resulting in deformed keyboards and casings. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact Sony toll-free any time at (866) 496-7669 or visit the firm's website at http://esupport.sony.com/US/f1cw2update
Recall history and context
Sony appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sony recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 36 recalls in the phones, computers and electronics category, 5 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Notebook computers (About 233,000 units). The recalled products are VPCF11 Series and VPCCW2 Series notebook computers.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately go to http://esupport.sony.com/US/f1cw2update for instructions on how to update the computer's BIOS firmware. Consumers can also call Sony or visit Sony Style retail stores nationwide for help with installing the update. This firmware will prevent the computer from overheating. The firmware update will also be available through the VAIO Update software program installed on the recalled…
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