Recall 10-284, published June 30, 2010
Sony Notebook computers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
VPCF111FX/BCheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: VPCF11, 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/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 and 54 more.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
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
Why it was recalled
The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Official remedy
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 computers. A prompt will appear when users log on.
What should I do if I have VPCF111FX/B?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with VPCF111FX/B.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 496-7669, or go to esupport.sony.com/US/f1cw2update.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- Sony
- Recall published
- June 30, 2010
- Category
- Home Electronics
- Units
- About 233,000
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Closest model numbers in this recall
VPCF111FX/B is one of 84 model numbers this notice lists; these 8 are the closest to it. One other starts with VPCF111FX, like VPCF111FX/B.
