Now Sony Suffers Console Power Adapter Woes
Sony has recalled the external power adapters from 3.5 million PlayStation 2 consoles sold between August and December 2004.
The problem, which reportedly involves the power adapter heating up to a point at which it could cause damage to surrounding materials, is a global one and affects markets as far afield as North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania and Japan. In one case, the adapter allegedly melted.
The model numbers to look out for if you think you may be affected are SCPH70002, 70003 and 70004. Sony has launched a website, www.ps2ac.com to help you check whether your PS2 is one of the unlucky ones.
Do not take your adapter back to the place that you bought it as they probably won’t be able to accept it. Instead, go through the official Sony channels to claim your free replacement and get a postage-paid label to send your faulty adapter back.
This is not the first time this year a major console manufacturer has had to issue a product recall. Microsoft had problems in February with over-heating power cables that provoked the replacement of 14.1 million Xbox power cables.
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