| Similar Articles |
|---|
 |
U.S. CPSC
August 23, 2007 |
AC Adapters Sold With Network Hard Drives Recalled by I-O Data Device USA Due to Burn Hazard The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.   |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2009 |
Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 25, 2003 |
Certain VAIO Notebook Computers Recalled by Sony Electronics Inc. Users could receive a mild electric shock when the recalled computers are connected to a phone line and the phone rings. |
The Motley Fool
July 1, 2010
Anders Bylund |
This Recall Burns, Sony Sony is hot, hot, hot -- in all the wrong ways. The batteries in certain models of the Sony Vaio laptop series may overheat under some circumstances |
PC World
May 2006
Alan Stafford |
Are Extended Warranties Worth It? With standard warranties dwindling, you need to decide whether to pay for coverage you used to get for free. Our survey of 2000 readers reveals some surprising data about extended plans. |
U.S. CPSC
June 30, 2010 |
Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. |
PC World
March 2003
Grace Aquino |
On Your Side: Short Warranty on Dell's Software Time limits on free tech support may start from the day a product ships. |
U.S. CPSC
April 30, 2010 |
Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 9, 2007 |
Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
PC World
October 4, 2001
Tom Spring |
Compaq Recalls 1.4 Million AC Adaptors Shipped with Armada and Prosignia models, faulty component poses possible fire risk... |
U.S. CPSC
July 15, 2008 |
Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 8, 2004 |
Dell Inc. Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 31, 2005 |
Cables To Go Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock. |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2008 |
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 2, 2004 |
IBM Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
PC World
January 2006
Amber Bouman |
On Your Side: Dell Warranty Surprise Term of guaranteed operation runs from initial purchase, not arrival of replacement system, vendor says. |
PC World
December 2002
Grace Aquino |
Unauthorized Dealers and Warranties Make sure your purchases are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. |
PC World
September 30, 2002
Frank Thorsberg |
Hard Drive Vendors Shrink Warranties Maxtor, Seagate, and Western Digital cite business realities for dropping consumer drive warranties to one year. |
The Motley Fool
November 22, 2006
Matthew Crews |
Extended Warranties Cost Brand Value For manufacturers, maintaining brand value is more important for creating shareholder value than reaching for short-term gains at the cost of that brand value. |
U.S. CPSC
March 20, 2003 |
Comarco Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers. |
PC World
December 2002
Anne Kandra |
Bulletproof Your PC's Warranty How to make sure that your warranty will really protect you. |
PC World
April 2006
Amber Bouman |
Lemon-Law Rights for PC Owners If repeated warranty repairs don't fix your ailing system, do you have further recourse? |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Burn, Sony, Burn Does the specter of burning laptops bode ill for Sony? The company has made so many missteps lately that its shareholders should wonder whether it's able to run its business in an efficient, competent, customer-friendly manner. |
U.S. CPSC
June 29, 2010 |
Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe(R) Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
InternetNews
June 30, 2010 |
Sony Warns of Overheating Laptops Sony Electronics has issued a warning about a security glitch that could cause more than half a million notebooks to overheat, and offers a simple fix. |
U.S. CPSC
November 10, 2009 |
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 8, 2004 |
Targus Recall of International Plug Adapters The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
More Power Struggles for Sony Despite its recent drubbing at the market's hands, it might be premature to think of Sony as a value opportunity. Investors should wait for signs of Sony's recovery before considering this stock. |
The Motley Fool
October 26, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Not-So-Sunny Sony? Sony's second quarter isn't so sunny? Shocking. Many investors look for companies that are down on their luck, but be careful here. It's too soon to call good times ahead -- it's still got a lot of work to do. |
PC World
May 2001
Stephen Manes |
Web Shopping--Point, Click, Hope I do my homework, shop around, and still get bitten on the Web... |
Managed Care
January 2001 |
Private Proposals Aim To Reduce Lack of Coverage Two new proposals to solve the conundrum of Americans without health coverage would build on the country's existing health system... |
BusinessWeek
December 20, 2004
Larry Armstrong |
When Service Contracts Make Sense Generally, service contracts aren't worth the money. But there are four products for which they might make sense: treadmills, elliptical trainers, plasma TVs and laptop PCs. If you're offered -- and you will be -- an extended warranty, here's what to consider before you buy. |
The Motley Fool
August 28, 2006
Nathan Parmelee |
Sony's Growing Pains Investors, if Sony becomes more vigilant about quality, it could become a fearsome competitor; its innovation, designs, and feature sets are already among the industry's most compelling. |
The Motley Fool
January 13, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Many Home Insurers Undercharging It's not a bargain when your insurance is too cheap. If you haven't examined how much your home is insured for lately, do so. And perhaps do a little research on the side, too. |
U.S. CPSC
May 16, 2002 |
Speaker Power Adapters Sold with HP Computers Recalled by Philips Electronics The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers... |
PC World
August 25, 2006
Eric Butterfield |
Tech Trend: Overclocking Goes Legit PC makers are now offering systems tweaked for faster performance and covered by warranty. |
Investment Advisor
June 2009
Marlene Y. Satter |
What's In A Name There are several different classifications of insurance advisors should be aware of. |
The Motley Fool
September 19, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Sony Losing Power Sony is implicated in yet another battery recall offering yet another reason for investors to be leery. |
PC World
July 18, 2001
Sumner Lemon & Joris Evers |
Dell Shortens Consumer PC Warranties Cost-cutting move includes offer of extended warranties, system rebates... |
The Motley Fool
September 24, 2008
Tim Beyers |
The iPhone's Out of Juice Apple will recall millions of power adapters for its 3G iPhones due to faulty prongs. |
PC World
February 2004
Grace Aquino |
On Your Side: Spill Voids Entire Laptop Warranty HP's policy is not to perform any repairs under warranty for a product that has suffered other damage due to an accident excluded from coverage. |
The Motley Fool
December 29, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
2006 in Review: Sony There will be many interesting moving parts to watch at Sony as 2007 unfolds. Sony shareholders are certainly hoping for a better year than 2006. |
The Motley Fool
September 6, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Sony Stands Up Gamers ... Again Sony shareholders shouldn't be pleased about another PlayStation 3 delay. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Is Better Good Enough at Sony? Sony shows a lot of promise in its most recent quarter, but still has plenty of challenges, including what was once one of its hottest areas, its gaming console segment. Investors, take note. |
Entrepreneur
June 2003
Jacquelyn Lynn |
Promises, Promises Take a better look at your business's protection warranty. |
