news bulletin – answers

Sony recalls PCs

questions

1. How many reports of overheating were received? 15
2. What happened to one user? they suffered a minor burn
3. Who confirmed that there was a possible burn hazard? The Consumer Products Safety Commission
4. What did previous recalls do to Sony? dogged it
5. How many laptop batteries were recalled previously? 8 million
6. How will the latest recall affect Sony’s earnings? it will have a limited impact
7. What happened on Friday? Sony’s share price fell sharply
8. What is the difference in share price between 2007 and 2008? it is down by 30%