CPSC2003-01-30
CPSC, Zenith Announce Recall to Repair Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions
Zenith Electronics Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Hazard
A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers who have one of these televisions should immediately contact Zenith to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Major appliance and department stores nationwide sold these televisions, from about April 1995 through April 1999, for between $1,200 and $2,800.
Affected count
About 80,000
Injuries reported
Since 1998, Zenith has received 45 reports of incidents involving coolant leakage, causing smoking or charring with the televisions, including four cases where minor property damage occurred outside of the unit. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Zenith large-screen analog projection televisions
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Zenith at (800) 777-5195 anytime to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Consumers also can visit the company's dedicated website at www.projorecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Zenith-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Large-Screen-Analog-Projection-Televisions-Don't want to check this manually?
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