Recalls From Sony Vaio And Belkin, Is Apple’s Time Capsule Next?
Sony has recalled more than 69,000 desktop Vaio PCs and Vaio laptop docks due to an electric shock risk from the computers’ AC adapters. Sony’s web site provides details about the recall. Affected models include:
- All-in-one computers sold after September, 2007
- VGC-LT series
- VGC-JS240, VGC-JS250, VGC-JS270, and VGC-JS290 series
- Notebook docking stations sold after September, 2005
- VGP-PRBX1
- VGP-PRFE1
In similar news, Belkin has recalled some of its TuneBase in-car iPod dock due to a fire risk. Belkin’s web site has details about the recall. The affected models include the TuneBase FM with Hands-Free, TuneBase Direct with Hands-Free and TuneBase™ FM with ClearScan with model numbers as listed on the back of the product:
- F8Z441, F8Z441ea, F8Z442, F8Z442ea, F8Z176, F8Z176eaBLK
There are also reports, unconfirmed by Apple, of some Time Capsule backup modules failing after an average of 17 months. Disturbing, given that these devices are supposed to preserve your data. I recommend that everyone, not just Time Capsule owners, use multiple methods of backup. You can find out more on the timecapsuledead web site.
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