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.

Recall #: 10027
Affected scope: About 69,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif. recalled The recalled AC adapter model is the Sony VGP-AC19V17, which was supplied for use with th….

Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif. in October 28, 2009. Reason: Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should turn off their computer, unplug it and stop using the recalled AC adapte…. Verify recall #10027 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers..

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agency class: October 28, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10027 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled AC adapter model is the Sony VGP-AC19V17, which was supplied for use with the following Sony products: Product Types Using the AC Adapters Product Models Using the AC Adapters All-in-one VAIO Desktop Computers VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series VAIO Docking Stations VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1

Reason for recall

Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should turn off their computer, unplug it and stop using the recalled AC adapters immediately and contact Sony to arrange for a free replacement of the affected AC adapter.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	10027
Date reported	October 28, 2009
Date initiated	October 28, 2009
Recalling firm	Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
Affected scope	About 69,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should turn off their computer, unplug it and stop using the recalled AC adapters immediately and contact Sony to arran…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should turn off their computer, unplug it and stop using the recalled AC adapters immediately and contact Sony to arrange for a free replacement of the affected AC adapter.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 28, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10027.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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