Sony starts recalling 1.6M LCD TVs WW due to a defect reported in Japan causing overheating, smoke and melting parts.
The defective part (an inverter transformer used for LCD backlights) is found in models sold in international markets, even if Sony says it has not received reports of similar problems outside of Japan, where it received 11 such reports.
Sony is recalling the following Bravia models in Japan-- KDL-40X5000, KDL-40X5050, KDL-40W5000, KDL-40V5000 and KDL-40V3000-- and will release similar recall information in each affected market.
