Sony batteries getting hot under the collar again

[Rik]

The BBC is reporting that "Laptop-makers including Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Toshiba are recalling 100,000 Sony-made batteries due to fears they may overheat or catch fire.

Sony said the recall came after 40 instances of overheating, including four cases where users had minor burns.

The recall affects around 74,000 HP laptops, 14,400 from Toshiba, and small numbers from Dell, Acer and Lenovo."

This is happening rather too often.

[Inactive]

I just read that myself Rik. 

Sony profits down 70% as well.

[Sebby]

I think you're about 3 years too late, Rik. Oh, wait, you're telling me this has happened again?

[Rik]

Indeed, again.

[john]

I wish they'd recall my laptop battery as it need replacing and I'm not going to pay Dell £100+ for one.

[Sebby]

I remember thinking the same about my VAIO's battery the last time this happened with the batteries. Unfortunately, it wasn't one of the ones recalled.

[Rik]

It's the sort of luck that never seems to happen when you need it.