Sony PCG-505F Notes
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1. subscription list please go to www cpsc gov cpsclist asp Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC s Web site at www cpsc gov2. NEWS from CPSC U S Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CPSC Consumer Hotline 800 638 2772 September 28 2006 CPSC Media Contact 301 504 7908 Release 06 271 CPSC Releases Tips on Notebook Computer Use WASHINGTON D C Notebook computers are now a part of modern life They can be found in offices schools and homes across the country There are tens of millions of portable computers in use The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC is aware of at least 47 incidents involving smoke or fire associated with notebook computers from January 2001 through August 2006 To promote safe use of notebook computers batteries and chargers CPSC offers the following tips e Do not use incompatible computer batteries and chargers If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible contact the product manufacturer e Computer batteries can get hot during normal use Do not use your computer on your lap e Do not use your computer on soft surfaces such as a sofa bed or carpet because it can restrict airflow and cause overheating e Do not permit a loose battery to come in contact with metal objects such as coins keys or jewelry e Do not crush puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the battery as this can cause an internal short circuit resulting in overheating e Avoid dropping or bumping the computer Dropping it e
3. specially on a hard surface can potentially cause damage to the computer and battery If you suspect damage contact the manufacturer e Do not place the computer in areas that may get very hot e Do not get your computer or battery wet Even though they will dry and appear to operate normally the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard e Follow battery usage storage and charging guidelines found in the user s guide Send the link for this page to a friend The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15 000 types of consumer products under the agency s jurisdiction Deaths injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than 700 billion annually The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire electrical chemical or mechanical hazard or can injure children The CPSC s work to ensure the safety of consumer products such as toys cribs power tools cigarette lighters and household chemicals contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years To report a dangerous product or a product related injury call CPSC s hotline at 800 638 2772 or CPSC s teletypewriter at 800 638 8270 or visit CPSC s web site at www cpsc gov talk html To join a CPSC email
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