Sony to launch notebook battery recall

[stinger608]

Just when you thought your notebook battery was safe... The news circulating the web today is saying the batteries in question are a little more wide spread than we originally had been told.

Dear Sony Valued Customer,

Sony initiated a global replacement program for certain lithium-ion notebook computer battery packs manufactured by the company to address the concerns of customers over the recent over-heating incidents in certain notebooks manufactured by companies other than Sony. We encourage all customers to check to see if their battery is affected and to follow the directions on proper use of their VAIO notebook and battery in Important Safety Information and Precautions. If you are eligible, a free battery will be provided to you.

Go to the Sony Battery Replacement Program website: https://esupport.sony.com/perl/compa...p_project_id=7

Hope no one here has to deal with this

[gvblake22]

Yeah, this is a pretty widespread and well known problem actually. There's all kinds of pictures around the net of Dell laptops literally going up in flames!

[micmac]

Hmmm my sony is so old I can't even use the battery anymore. It only last about five minutes and then it shuts down. Too bad :(

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

Originally Posted by gvblake22

Yeah, this is a pretty widespread and well known problem actually. There's all kinds of pictures around the net of Dell laptops literally going up in flames!

Yeah, my brother's laptop goes up in temps in the 60s. That's Celsius! It used to hit 70s until I started controlling the fan.