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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2005-09-13

CPSC, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation 2 Systems

Is my product affected?

Certain AC Adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 Systems

  • Brand Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., of Foster City, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Sony Computer Entertainment America have announced a recall of AC adaptors sold with certain slim version PlayStation 2 systems. The recalled adaptors can overheat and melt, creating risks of fire, burn injuries, and electrical shock. The recall applies to adaptors with date codes from August through December 2004 and serial numbers beginning with "F3," which can be identified on a white box label on the lower right portion of the adaptor. These adaptors were included with PlayStation 2 consoles model numbers SCPH-70011 or SCPH-70012.

Consumers who have the recalled adaptors should stop using them immediately, carefully unplug them from the wall outlet, and allow them to cool before handling. Consumers should contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adaptors immediately and contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor. Consumers should carefully unplug the recalled adaptors from the wall outlet and allow to cool before handling.

Details from the source

The recall involves AC adaptors with the following date codes: 2004.08, 2004.09, 2004.10, 2004.11 and 2004.12 and serial numbers beginning with "F3". The date code is located in a white box on the lower right hand portion of the adaptor's label. Just below the date code box is a serial number beginning with "F3" followed by a series of digits. Adaptors with other date codes and without the "F3" serial numbers are not included in this recall. The AC adaptors were sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 consoles with model number SCPH-70011 or SCPH-70012. The PlayStation® 2 model number is located on a label at the base of the slim console.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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