( READ ATTACHED PRESS RELEASE ) This morning, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced that its recalling certain AC Adaptors used with the black slimline PlayStation 2. The recalled adaptors were manufactured between August 2004 and December 2004, and were supplied with slimline PlayStation 2 models SCPH70002, 70003 and 70004. The reason for the recall is due to the risk of overheating. As a result, the recall covers affected AC Adaptors in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. Additional indicators people should look for is the product ID code of HP - ATH048H03, and the following date stamps: 2004.8, 2004.9, 2004.10, 2004.11 and 2004.12.
Those needing to replace their adaptor (check your system model number) can either contact a recall Helpline, which will be published in newspapers in Europe on Wednesday September 14th, 2005, or by visiting this newly launched PlayStation 2 Adaptor website.
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