Sony Recalls VAIO Flip PC Laptops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The computers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 14220
Affected scope: About 680

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

The CPSC recalled This recall includes Sony's VAIO Flip PC laptops with model number (product name) SVF11N1….

Sony Recalls VAIO Flip PC Laptops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 1, 2014. Reason: The computers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled personal computers, shut it down and…. Verify recall #14220 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The computers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards..

None
agency class: July 1, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14220 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

This recall includes Sony's VAIO Flip PC laptops with model number (product name) SVF11N13CXS. The computers were sold in three colors silver, black and pink. They have a Panasonic-manufactured lithium-ion battery and a folding touch screen that measures about 11.6 inches diagonally and a backlit keyboard. The VAIO logo is etched on the outer top of the computer, near the hinge. The model and serial numbers are printed on a black label with white lettering on the underside of the screen. To locate the label, consumers should open the computer, move the switch from the lock to the release position and flip the display.

Reason for recall

The computers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled personal computers, shut it down and unplug it; and contact Sony for instructions on how to arrange for an inspection free of charge to the consumer and a free repair or full refund of the computer's purchase price.

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	14220
Date reported	July 1, 2014
Date initiated	July 1, 2014
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 680
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 immediately stop using the recalled personal computers, shut it down and unplug it; and contact Sony for instruc…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The computers' lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 1, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14220.

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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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