Thread: If anyone owns a 04-05 Sony Grand Wega...READ THIS!!!

If you own any of these models:

KDF-42WE655, KDF-50WE655, KDF-55WF655, KDF-60WF655, KDF-55XS955, KDF-60XS955, KF-42WE620, and KF-50WE620

and are experiencing the "Blue Blob", you have until December 31, 2008 to have it fixed on Sony's dime OR they will replace the set with a newer set.

To file a claim, follow the directions here:

Sony eSupport - KDF-55WF655 - News & Alerts

Last night I googled "blue color Sony KDF-60XS955" and was surprised to find out Sony had recalled the series of TV's because of the blue blob. Im just lucky as ***** that I was board last night...because the Sony EW runs out in just over a month.

The replacement of the "Optic Block" is over a grand and you just get another that will fail in 3 years.

Im going to trade up. Im just waiting for Sony to call me back...

I think I have the 42" version of this, but I've never had the blue blob issue (that I know of...). Also, reading the claim form, it says the customer must have had it replaced prior to August 2007... so if it happened since then, aren't the customers screwed?

Originally Posted by chaingunsofdoom

I think I have the 42" version of this, but I've never had the blue blob issue (that I know of...). Also, reading the claim form, it says the customer must have had it replaced prior to August 2007... so if it happened since then, aren't the customers screwed?

That date is actually for those folks that have paid out of pocket to get it an estimate or repair, stating Sony will reimburse those people.

Originally Posted by Sony

As part of our commitment to quality, Sony is announcing that for any owner of these model televisions who paid out-of pocket expenses on or before August 31, 2007 for an estimate or repair service to replace the optical block for this specific issue, Sony will reimburse the customer by mail for his/her parts and labor expenses.

Unfiltered is exactly correct about being reimbursed for expenses prior to Aug 07.

About the blue blob, it comes on like gangbusters. One day it wont have it, next day "bam" and it does not go away unless the OB is replaced.

I went ahead and took the KDL52W4100 52" 120mhz LCD replacement for $840 something. Its smaller than the 60" I currently own but its newer technology and a $2,500 tv for under a grand.

I would seriously tell them you have the blob even if you don't. Take advantage of the situation because after December 1st, you will be screwed...

I have a later model, the KDS50A2000. I swear I saw a blue tint on the screen about 8-10 months ago for a day or two and it freaked me out but I haven't seen it since. Not sure if I was imagining it.

Originally Posted by NastiMarvasti

I have a later model, the KDS50A2000. I swear I saw a blue tint on the screen about 8-10 months ago for a day or two and it freaked me out but I haven't seen it since. Not sure if I was imagining it.

Quit watching the Smurfs

Originally Posted by Blueline

Quit watching the Smurfs

Damnit, I've been made.

Necro bump - I need this up here for my own reference. On Saturday night, I was stricken with the blue blob, and Sony is working with me on a solution.

Originally Posted by dgrycan

Necro bump - I need this up here for my own reference. On Saturday night, I was stricken with the blue blob, and Sony is working with me on a solution.

What did they end up doing for you Dgry?

Ive had my KDL52W4100 for about 6 weeks now and love it. It took about a month for me to get use to the smaller 52" but WOW, what it lacks in size it makes up for with clarity.

I keep the 120mhz off during day to day viewing but turn it on for sports. It really helps with hockey, golf and football.

The 120mhz hooks unnatural to me especially watching shows that use the shifty camera effect...ie. 24, Law and Order.

Nice TV either way. Frees up a lot of space also.