Bravia TVs May Overheat and Start Fires - Sony Issues Recall and Service Notice

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Bravia TVs May Overheat and Start Fires - Sony Issues Recall and Service Notice

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Written by Dick Ward

Thursday, 13 October 2011

Bravia TVs May Overheat and Start Fires - Sony Issues Recall and Service Notice

There's something wrong with several of Sony's 40 inch Bravia televisions, and it's not something small either. Apparently, some of them have been overheating and one has even caught fire as a result of a defect. Sony says that around 400,000 TVs are affected by the issue. They've revealed that is has something to do with the backlighting, but haven't specified as to what the problem part is. The company says though, that there have been no reports of damage to property - well, the TVs obviously, but no other property - and no injuries have occurred.

The company isn't issuing a formal recall, but they'll check out your TV for you and fix it if need be. If you're using one the sets in the list below, you'll want to either visit UpdadeMyTV or call Sony up at (888) 868-7389.

Models Affected:

KDL-40V3000
KDL-40VL130
KDL-40W3000
KDL-40WL135
KDL-40XBR4
KDL-40XBR5

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JOHN A PHILLIPS

|2011-10-19 11:09:11

We have been very happy with our Sony TV and will be anxious to hear from you
regarding the issues. Our Model number is KDL-40W3000. Thanks !!!

AVRev Admin

|2011-10-21 09:20:57

John. You should really contact Sony about this via the above telephone number
or via: https://sonycisc.updatemytv.com/

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