Sony Recalls about 69,00 Computer AC Adapters.

Insulation inside the adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. Sony has received four reports.

The recalled AC adapter model is the Sony VGP-AC19V17, which was supplied for use with the following Sony products: Product Types Using the AC AdaptersProduct Models Using the AC AdaptersAll-in-one VAIO Desktop ComputersVGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 seriesVAIO Docking StationsVGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1

They were sold at The SonyStyle stores and Web site, authorized electronics retailers and authorized business- to- business dealers nationwide from September 2005 through October 2009 for between $900 and $3300 for desktop computers and $250 and $300 for docking stations.

Consumers should turn off their computer, unplug it and stop using the recalled AC adapters immediately and contact Sony to arrange for a free replacement of the affected AC adapter.

For more information, contact Sony toll-free at (877) 361-4481 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at esupport.sony.com