Looks like the battery recalls that plagued Sony were only a start of massive recalls for the Japanese company. Sony announced Thursday that it will be recalling 350,000 of its Cybershot digital cameras. The camera was originally launched as an easy point-and-shoot device that was made inexpensively and thereby enabling the masses to partake in some form of digital photography. Recently, claims have been issued that show there is a malfunction on the adhesive used on the bottom of these cameras that cause the metal EDGE on the bottom to warp. This warping could in turn lascerate the user and cause potential injury.
On Sony's website, they stated "Sony has recently discovered that some DSC-T5 Cyber-shot digital still cameras may experience peeling and warping of the metal coating on the bottom of the camera that could result in a slight cut or scratch to the user's skin."
Sony has stated that it will replace the defective part for anyone with a model matching the serial numbers between 3500001 and 3574100. Additionally, they will pay for shipping for anyone who wishes to have their cameras repaired.
Preliminary reports show that this recall will affect some 284,000 cameras sold in the United States and roughly 66,000 in Japan. It has been reported that around 30 Japanese customers have reported small cuts or scratches as a result of the problem.
Source:
Cnet
Sony has stated that it will replace the defective part for anyone with a model matching the serial numbers between 3500001 and 3574100. Additionally, they will pay for shipping for anyone who wishes to have their cameras repaired.
Preliminary reports show that this recall will affect some 284,000 cameras sold in the United States and roughly 66,000 in Japan. It has been reported that around 30 Japanese customers have reported small cuts or scratches as a result of the problem.
Source:
Cnet
