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Sony BRAVIA LCD TV Safety Notice

Sony has issued a voluntary recall for certain BRAVIA LCD TVs due to a faulty component that may cause the unit to overheat.

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Sourced from Apple. Last verified March 2, 2026.

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Key facts

Date announced
October 11, 2011
Source agency
Apple

This recall involves safety concerns. Take action promptly.

✨ Plain-English Summary

Sony is recalling certain BRAVIA LCD TVs because a faulty component can cause the TV to overheat unexpectedly. This overheating risk could potentially damage the TV or create a safety hazard in your home. (Estimated repair/replacement value: $500-2000 if not covered by recall program)

Is This Recall Still Active?

Status: No - Expired

This recall is no longer active. You can still review details here for historical reference and confirmation.

What's Being Recalled

Full details from the recall report.

Sony has issued a voluntary recall for certain BRAVIA LCD TVs due to a faulty component that may cause the unit to overheat.

Quick Info

Key facts from the official notice, kept in the article flow for easy cross-checking.

Brand
Sony
Category
consumer
Source agency
Apple
Announced
October 11, 2011
Country
US
Status
Expired

Who's Affected

Specific models and identifiers listed in the source notice:

Model #1

Sony KDL-40W5100

Model #2

Sony KDL-46W5100

Model #3

Sony KDL-40V5100

Model #4

Sony KDL-46V5100

Model #5

Sony KDL-40EX400

Model #6

Sony KDL-40EX500

Technical model codes are manufacturer identifiers. Match both the product name and model code from your device settings, label, or packaging.

What You Should Do

Follow the remedy path from the official notice using the exact model and serial details above.

  1. 1Check if your TV model is on the recall list: KDL-40W5100, KDL-46W5100, KDL-40V5100, KDL-46V5100, KDL-40EX400, or KDL-40EX500
  2. 2Stop using the TV immediately if you own an affected model
  3. 3Contact Sony customer support or visit the Sony recall page to arrange a free repair or replacement
  4. 4Keep your TV unplugged until you receive instructions from Sony

This program has ended. The official source page may no longer be available.

Source & Verification

This page summarizes the official notice and keeps key facts easy to verify.

Official source
Apple
Announced by source
October 11, 2011
Last reviewed by RecallRadar
March 2, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I affected by this recall?

Check the affected models section on this page. The official notice currently lists Sony KDL-40W5100, Sony KDL-46W5100, Sony KDL-40V5100, and more.

What is the remedy for this recall?

1. Check if your TV model is on the recall list: KDL-40W5100, KDL-46W5100, KDL-40V5100, KDL-46V5100, KDL-40EX400, or KDL-40EX500 2. Stop using the TV immediately if you own an affected model 3. Contact Sony customer support or visit the Sony recall page to arrange a free repair or replacement 4. Keep your TV unplugged until you receive instructions from Sony

Where can I verify recall details?

Use the official source link in this page to confirm dates, eligibility, and next steps: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/S1F0377

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