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Toyota recalls 1.35 M cars
Written on 28 Jan, 2009 at 17:13 in Product, Technology | viewed 687 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Toyota said,the recalls are mostly due to problems linked to the seatbelt tensioner that may cause a fire in the case of a collision. 1.35 million Vitz and two other models will be recalled globally. Subject to the recall in Japan are 525,898 Vitz, Belta and Ractis cars built from January 2005 to April 2008 and combined 830,000 units of the Vitz subcompact and Belta exported to Europe, North America and other markets. Toyota is the world’s largest auto maker.
Sony Recalls VAIO Laptops
Written on 4 Sep, 2008 at 11:46 in Technology | viewed 369 views times and users have made 1 comment so far
Sony is recalling thousands of its VAIO laptops, due to an issue that can cause overheating. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission,the recall is for about 74 000 laptops in US. Sony said on its website that “the issue involves a small number of units which may overheat due to a wiring problem”. Sony is offering users free inspection and, if necessary, repair of their VAIO notebook. The company asks customers to visit Sony’s product support Web site to see if their laptop is included in the recall.