01.Sony BRAVIA LCD TV recall
Product description
LCD TV
Identifying features
KDL-40X3100
KDL-40XBR
KDL-40W3100
What are the hazards?
The television may ignite internally and emit smoke while in use.
What are the defects?
May contain a component that in a rare number of cases could over-heat and ignite, possibly resulting in melting of the upper rear casing of the television.
Dates available for sale
1st July 2007 - 31st December 2008
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Traders who sold this product
Electrical goods retailers
Supplier
Sony Australia Limited
Supplier's web site
http://www.sony.com.au
What should consumers do?
Sony is voluntarily initiating a programme to perform a free inspection and, if necessary, a free repair. Customers who own one of the affected products should contact our Customer Contact Centre on 1300 13 7669 (SONY) to arrange an inspection of the TV.
Important: If customers notice any abnormality in the TV's operation (e.g. an unusual noise, smell or smoking), they should immediately unplug the power cable, stop using the TV and contact Sony.
Other regulator reference numbers
1159917