Sony 'sorry' for Laptop batteries recall

Sony executives have apologized for the inconvenience caused by the global recall of its laptop batteries, but said the problems were now fixed and that none of the company's top leaders would resign. Sony said last week that about 9.6m lithium-ion batteries are being recalled worldwide after reports of some computers using the Sony battery packs overheating and bursting into flames. The executives were seated while they bowed and did not stand to bow deeply as most Japanese executives generally do in public apologies for troubles at their companies, underlining how Sony has been reluctant to admit fault in the troubles with its laptop batteries. Laptop makers, including Dell, have blamed Sony batteries, and Japanese rival Toshiba has said it may sue Sony for compensation for damage to its brand image.