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 For those
customers and PC users who may have been affected by the recent
issues involving Sony-manufactured batteries, we regret any
inconvenience or concern this may have caused.
Yutaka Nakagawa, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation
| Affected Battery packs are in notebook
computers containing certain battery cells (2.4Ah,
2.6Ah) manufactured by Sony during the period from
August 2003 to February 2006. |
Sony announced details of its
global voluntary replacement program for certain notebook
computer battery packs using Sony-manufactured lithium ion
battery cells. This program is being implemented in cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and other
regulatory agencies worldwide.
This replacement program has been offered by Sony for all
notebook computer battery packs containing the same types of
Sony-manufactured battery cells as were involved in the Dell,
Apple Computer and Lenovo recalls.
“For those customers and PC users who may have been affected by
the recent issues involving Sony-manufactured batteries, we
regret any inconvenience or concern this may have caused,” said
Yutaka Nakagawa, executive deputy president, Sony Corporation.
“We are confident that our voluntary global battery replacement
program will address any remaining concerns or needs of our
customers and consumers.”
Affected Battery Packs : Battery packs in specific notebook
computers containing certain battery cells (2.4Ah, 2.6Ah)
manufactured by Sony during the period from August 2003 to
February 2006.
Number of Units Covered : Approx. 3.5 mil units (not including
packs previously recalled by Dell, Apple Computer and Lenovo).
Replacement Process : Specific replacement programs' starting
periods and procedures for consumers have been or soon will be
announced by each of the participating PC manufacturers.
Battery Disposal : Sony will dispose of the returned battery
packs collected by the PC manufacturers.
The total cost estimate to Sony for this
replacement program, including costs associated with the Dell,
Apple Computer and Lenovo recalls, is expected to be about 51
billion yen ($430 million USD). This estimate is based on the
total potential of up to 9.6 million battery packs being
covered.
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