Form 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October 2006
Commission File Number: 001-06439
SONY CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
7-35 KITASHINAGAWA 6-CHOME, SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
(Address of principal executive offices)
The registrant files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F,
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Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SONY CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Nobuyuki Oneda
(Signature)
Nobuyuki Oneda
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 24, 2006
List of materials
Documents attached hereto:
i) A press release announcing Sony Reports on Voluntary Global Replacement
Program for Notebook Computer Battery Packs
October 24, 2006
Sony Corporation
Sony Reports on Voluntary Global Replacement Program
for Notebook Computer Battery Packs
TOKYO, Oct. 24 -Today Sony announced details of its global voluntary replacement
program, previously announced on Sept. 28, for certain notebook computer battery
packs using Sony-manufactured lithium ion battery cells. This program is being
implemented in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and
other regulatory agencies worldwide.
This replacement program has been offered by Sony for all notebook computer
battery packs containing the same types of Sony-manufactured battery cells as
were involved in the Dell, Apple Computer and Lenovo recalls.
Sony initiated this replacement program as a measure of its commitment to
ensuring customer satisfaction and alleviating any consumer concern.
"For those customers and PC users who may have been affected by the recent
issues involving Sony-manufactured batteries, we regret any inconvenience or
concern this may have caused," said Yutaka Nakagawa, executive deputy president,
Sony Corporation. "We are confident that our voluntary global battery
replacement program will address any remaining concerns or needs of our
customers and consumers."
Affected Battery Packs: Battery packs in specific notebook computers containing
certain battery cells (2.4Ah, 2.6Ah) manufactured by
Sony during the period from August 2003 to February
2006.
Number of Units Covered: Approx. 3.5 mil units (not including packs previously
recalled by Dell, Apple Computer and Lenovo).
Replacement Process: Specific replacement programs' starting periods and
procedures for consumers have been or soon will be
announced by each of the participating PC
manufacturers.
Battery Disposal: Sony will dispose of the returned battery packs
collected by the PC manufacturers.
The total cost estimate to Sony for this replacement program, including
costs associated with the Dell, Apple Computer and Lenovo recalls, is expected
to be about 51 billion yen. This estimate is based on the total potential of up
to 9.6 million battery packs being covered.
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