Sony Recalls 1.6 Million Bravia LCD HDTV Sets Due To Fire Hazard

Sony has recalled 1.6 million 40-inch Bravia flat-panel LCD HDTVs that sold worldwide since 2007 because a faulty component may cause them to melt or catch fire. The liquid-crystal display TVs were recalled after a September incident in which a customer noticed a small fire and smoke, said Yuki Shima, a Tokyo-based spokeswoman for the worlds third-largest maker of televisions. Eleven incidents have been reported in Japan since 2008, according to a company statement. The impacted models are KDL-40V3000, KDL-40VL130, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40WL135, KDL-40XBR4, and KDL-40XBR5. Customers can confirm the model number of their TV by looking at the label on the rear of the television. If you happen to have one of these models you can sign up for free service here.