Sony Recalls 1.6 Million Bravia TVs Because They're Worried They'll Catch Fire [Sony]

By Adrian Covert Oct 12, 2011 8:43 AM 9,053 25

If you bought a Sony TV between 2007 and 2008, it might be a fire hazard! Since 2008, 11 people have claimed their Bravia TVs caught on fire, prompting Sony to now recall 1.6 million TVs.

According to Bloomberg, the problem traces back to a transformer component that's been used in a handful Bravia models.

A faulty component in the backlight systems may be the source of overheating that can melt the top of the television, Shima said. The same transformer is used in the five Bravia models in Japan being recalled, according to a Sony statement.

There haven't been any reports of overheating incidents outside Japan, the statement said.

Additionally, the website Product Reviews lists the 8 models which are affected:

Here's the important information to note, as the model numbers associated with the affected televisions include the KDL-40D3400, KDL-40D3500, KDL-40D3550, KDL-40D3660, KDL-40V3000, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40X3000 and KDL-40X3500 models.

Beware, TV watchers. [Bloomberg, Product Reviews]

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