Risk
Faulty components are causing the TVs to emit smokeand have even led to internal TV parts melting from the overheating.
Models affected
Sony Bravia KDL-40 D3400
Sony Bravia KDL-40 D3500
Sony Bravia KDL-40 D3660
Sony Bravia KDL-40 V3000
Sony Bravia KDL-40 W3000
Sony Bravia KDL-40 X3000
Sony Bravia KDL-40 X3500
Details
Sony has announced that only its 40-inch LCD sets manufactured in 2007 and 2008 are subject to recall - this rules out the more recent models, including the modern Bravia ultra-slim LED TVs.
What to do next
Checking your TV model number
If you own a 40-inch Sony Bravia TV, the first thing to do is to confirm the model number.
You can do this by checking the casing, which will usually display the model number on the rear of the TV.
Alternatively, check your instruction manual, which will list the model number of your TV.
Contacting Sony
If you own one of the TVs that is considered at risk, you should contact Sony's product support team.
Sony product support: 0844 846 6555
Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it until it has been checked by the manufacturer.
