Risky Overheat, Sony Bravia Televisions Pull 1.6 Million

Sony will make the withdrawal or recall of 1.6 million units of Bravia LCD TVs in different parts of the world. Various Bravia models have indicated that will be withdrawn where there are defects in components that may overheat and can lead to smoke, even fire.

The incident was reported malfunctions Bravia TV 11 times in Japan. However, various models are not only sold in Japan alone, but also in many other areas.

Television is at risk is made ​​in 2007 and 2008, all models 40 inch LCD. The model will be in the recall are the KDL-40D3400, KDL-40D3500, KDL-40D3550, KDL-40D3660, KDL-40V3000, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40X3000 and KDL-40Z3000.

"If you have any of these products and you find something abnormal - sounds strange, unusual smells or smoke - please turn off immediately and unplug the power cable," said Sony, as quoted from dailymail, Saturday (10/15/2011) .

There were no reported injuries or injuries related to malfunctions in the television. Most of the above models sold in Europe and the United States and Japan. A few more in other countries. Sony also promises a free repair.

"If you have one of the products mentioned, we invite you to contact the nearest Service Center. Sony service representative will come to investigate your TV and will fix it if there are components that are affected," Sony said in a statement.

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