Sony Bites the Bullet for the Battery Recalls

mikeandike22 0 299 Views

Although most news circulating around the web about the deffective batteries has to do with Dell or Apple (including one airline not allowing Dell laptops which im sure Dell's PR is very happy about) the company that stands to loose the most seems to be Sony. They are the ones who originally manufactured the defective batteries and then they were bought buy companies like Dell and Apple. So far almost several million batteries are going to be recalled and companies stand to loose billions. Although Sony does not stand to loose all that much money right now they are loosing brand trust and stock is falling and they are also expecting their own recall of batteries used in Sony Vaio computers. From my perspective there is no way that Dell, Apple, and other computer makers are going to rely so heavily on Sony made parts from now on. This is probably why the two companies have gotten together with Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo to come up with new battery standards. Now if two of the biggest players on the personal computer manufacturing market suddenly stop buying a product it could have massive repercussions on a corporation like Sony. People have seen Sony slipping in other areas for some time now. The best example of this is the Playstation 3 which seems like it is going to be way to overpriced and not as featureful as promised again losing out to Microsoft's Xbox 360, which has most of the next generation console market already, and the affordable and innovative Nintendo Wii. It has long been expected that Sony would make a shift in their company practices, but we have yet to see it and it continues to slip.

Here is a cool visual of the batter recall problem:
http://news.com.com/2104-1041_3-6109550.html?tag=st.bp

sources:
Cnet News
Business Week

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As noted by , this thread discusses a major laptop-battery recall and its fallout; reflects the brand-confidence angle, and illustrates how retail sources sometimes fill the short-term gap. Below are practical, safety-first steps that remain useful long after any single recall — focused on identification, safe handling, replacement choices, and disposal.

  • Record identification: note laptop model, laptop serial, battery part number and any date or lot codes printed on the battery; take a clear photo of the label.
  • Confirm status: check the laptop maker’s official support/recall pages or contact support with the serial/part numbers before buying replacements or disposing of the pack.
  • Immediate signs of danger: if a pack is swollen, hot, smoking, or smells odd, unplug the laptop and power it down. Remove a user-removable battery only if the device manual shows a safe removal procedure; otherwise keep the device unplugged and seek professional service.
  • Safety rules: do not puncture, crush, heat, or attempt to disassemble a lithium pack. Do not attempt to charge a visibly damaged or swollen battery.
  • Replacements: prefer OEM or reputable-brand replacements that list the exact part number; check certifications, seller reputation, warranty, and return policy. Anonymous cheap packs carry higher risk.
  • Disposal and recycling: return affected packs to the manufacturer, use retailer take-back programs, or take them to an approved household hazardous-waste/recycling center. Do not discard in regular trash.
  • Documentation: keep photos, receipts, serial numbers, and any support case/recall numbers to support warranty or recall claims.

These steps aim to reduce immediate fire risk and to make any recall or warranty claim straightforward. The market and brand conversations raised by and matter for long-term buying choices, but the priority in the short term is safe identification, secure handling, and documented replacement — which aligns with ’s practical, retail-based workaround.

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Toulinwoek 0 Posting Whiz in Training

Sadly, I too have noticed that Sony has been slipping over the last few years. It used to be they were always my first choice for anything electronic. I now tend to avoid them unless they have a product that's significantly better than similar products from other companies, which is rare. This was even before this whole battery thing, that's just another straw on this camel's back.

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thomas98 0 Newbie Poster

I found a reference site that I was able to find replacements for my laptop:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/dap_10153_12607_DAP_Battery+Finder

I found it strange to be at Sears in the Powert Tool section????? but the price was right.

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