Overheating risk for 1.6 million Sony televisions

Sony will always make the withdrawal or recall of 1.6 million units of Bravia LCD TVs in distinct portions of the world. A variety of Bravia designs include indicated which will be withdrawn where you'll find defects in components that may possibly overheat and may lead to smoke, even fire.

The incident was reported malfunctions Bravia Television 11 occasions in Japan. Nonetheless, several models are not only sold in Japan alone, but additionally in numerous other locations.

Tv is in danger is produced ??in 2007 and 2008, all models 40 inch LCD. The model might be within the recall would be the KDL-40D3400, KDL-40D3500, KDL-40D3550, KDL-40D3660, KDL-40V3000, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40X3000 and KDL-40Z3000.

"If you've all of these items and you just find some thing abnormal - sounds strange, unusual smells or smoke - please shut down instantly and unplug the energy cable," stated Sony, such as quotation from DailyMail, Saturday (10/15/2011).

There had been no reported injuries or injuries related to malfunctions in the television. The majority of the above models bought in Europe plus the United States and Japan. A number of additional abroad. Sony also promises a cost-free repair.

"If you've got one belonging to the products mentioned, we invite that you contact the closest Service Center. Sony service representative arrive to check out your Television but will fix it if you can find components which are affected," Sony stated within a statement.