CPSC, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of Certain AC Adaptors

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Name of Product: Certain AC Adaptors sold with slim version
PlayStation(r) 2 Systems

Units: About 843,000

Importer: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., of Foster City,
Calif.

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

Incidents/Injuries: Sony Computer Entertainment America has received 38
reports of adaptors overheating, including 19 reports of melting. There
have been four reports of minor property damage, two reports of minor
burns and one report of a minor shock.

Description: 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(r) 2 consoles with model number SCPH-70011 or
SCPH-70012. The PlayStation(r) 2 model number is located on a label at
the base of the slim console.

Sold at: Electronics, toy and computer game stores nationwide, as well
as Web retailers, from October 2004 through August 2005 for about $150
for the complete system.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sony Computer
Entertainment America toll-free at (888) 780-7690 between 6 a.m. and 8
p.m. PT Monday through Saturday, and between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT
Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.us.playstation.com

To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05267.html