Liebe Mitglieder,
wie einer Sony-Produktwarnung zu entnehmen ist, kann es bei der Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 zu Absplitterungen an der metallischen Zierblende rund um das Objektivs kommen, die leichte Handverletzungen hervorrufen können. Betroffene können ihre Kamera bis zum 2012-08-31 zur kostenlosen Reparatur an Sony schicken.
Potentiell betroffen sind offenbar zumindest die Kameraexemplare aus den folgenden Seriennummernbereichen, die Sony für Japan, die USA und Europa veröffentlicht hat (wohl die sich überschneidenden Bereich Einblicke in den Aufbau der Seriennummern zulassen):
rotes Gehäuse: #6010051 - #6139100, #6501781 - #6736570, #7460001 - #7863950, #7470501 - #7864550, #7477401 - #7832350, #7480901 - #7863050goldfarbenes Gehäuse: #6011001 - #6142300, #6530821 - #6757270, #7464251 - #7890350, #7464851 - #7891500, #7479501 - #7890800, #7484551 - #7895200schwarzes Gehäuse: #6011401 - #6138900, #6504371 - #6740170, #7450601 - #7868000, #7453001 - #7857450, #7477501 - #7786200, #7479401 - #7861450silbernes Gehäuse: nicht betroffen
Weitere Einzelheiten finden sich hier:
http://www.sonydigital-link.com/dime/hotne...mp;f=HN_DSCW170
ZITATHot News
Public Notice to Owners of a Sony "Cyber-shot" DSC-W170 Digital Still Camera.
Thank you for your continued interest in Sony products.
Sony has recently discovered that, with a limited number of its Digital Still Camera "Cyber-shot" DSC-W170 released on the market in April 2008, the possibility exists that small particles of metal plating may peel off from the casing part surrounding the lens.
In its continuous effort to ensure customer satisfaction, Sony will offer a free of charge replacement of the casing containing the applicable part surrounding the lens.
Sony
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and your kind understanding and cooperation is much appreciated. Sony continues to strive to improve its quality standards to the maximum extent possible.
Applicable model
Digital Still Camera "Cyber-shot" DSC-W170.
Applicable serial numbers
Body colour RED:
7460001 ~ 7863950
7470501 ~ 7864550
7477401 ~ 7832350
7480901 ~ 7863050
Body colour GOLD:
7464251 ~ 7890350
7464851 ~ 7891500
7479501 ~ 7890800
7484551 ~ 7895200
Body colour BLACK:
7450601 ~ 7868000
7453001 ~ 7857450
7477501 ~ 7786200
7479401 ~ 7861450
Note: Silver coloured units are not affected.
How to confirm the model name and the serial number
Sony
The model name and serial number can be found on the nameplate at the bottom of the unit.
Procedure
Please confirm whether the model name and serial number is applicable. Customers who own an applicable unit are requested to contact a Sony Customer Information Centre. Please click here for the CIC contact details.[/quote]
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/news-item...amp;news_id=353
ZITATNotice Regarding DSC-W170 Metal Plating
Posted: 08/20/2009
Thank you for your continued interest in Sony® products.
Sony has recently discovered that some DSC-W170 Cyber-shot® digital still cameras may exhibit peeling of the metal plating on the bezel surrounding the lens, resulting in splinters.
In its continuing effort to ensure customer satisfaction, Sony will offer free service to replace the front cabinet, including the bezel, on units that fall within the affected serial number range.
Note: For any other issues, the terms and conditions of the limited warranty apply.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation.
Symptom and Cause
DSC-W170 Casing
Affected Area
With certain DSC-W170 cameras, the metal plating on the bezel surrounding the lens may peel, causing splinters.
This is caused by thin metal plating combined with the bezel's grooved surface.
Affected Cameras
This issue affects only certain DSC-W170 model Cyber-shot digital still cameras within serial numbers ranges:
Camera Body Color Serial Number Range
RED 6501781 - 6736570
GOLD 6530821 - 6757270
BLACK 6504371 - 6740170
SILVER Not Affected
Note: The model and serial number can be found on the sticker on the bottom of the camera.
Resolution
Sony will replace the front cabinet, including the affected bezel, on all DSC-W170 cameras in the serial number ranges listed above through August 31, 2012 regardless of whether the camera exhibits the symptom. Additionally, Sony will cover all costs associated with shipping the product to Sony for repair, but you must follow our procedure for obtaining a shipping label. Please click here to create an online Service Order for your camera.
If your camera falls within the serial range and you previously paid Sony for an out of warranty repair for this issue, Sony will reimburse you for the cost of replacing the part. If your out of warranty repair was handled by the Sony Service facility in Laredo, Texas, you should receive a check automatically by October 20, 2009.
If you do not receive a check by October 20, 2009, or if you paid for an out of warranty repair through a third party, you may submit a reimbursement request. Please click here to download a claim form.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please call Sony Support at 1-877-573-SONY (1-877-573-7669).[/quote]
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cy...p_dsc-w170.html
Viele Grüße,
Matthias