According to a published report in the Los Angeles Times, Sony has regained the top spot as the Number 1 (Numero Uno) television manufacturer.

(How about a bit of good news, eh?)

Sony fell behind in the late 1990s because of its slow recognition of flat-panel TVs. Sony's entrance into the LCD market has helped the company increase its share of the total market to 28%.

Underscoring its continuing commitment to spend behind the Sony brand, the company hopes to gain even more ground with a new marketing campaign, consumer education and brand recognition.

Let's see if the battery fiasco impacts the TV market -- or any other of the oodles of Sony products out there ...