CPSC2003-07-03
CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Hazard
If the capacitors short circuit, due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or another metal box attached to the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard, as a result of the capacitors' failure.
Remedy
Toshiba has contacted many of the owners of the affected televisions. However, if you have not been contacted, please contact Toshiba. Consumers who have an affected television will receive a free replacement, which includes removal of the recalled television, delivery and installation of the replacement.
Sold at
Consumer electronic stores, department stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide, from April 21, 2003 through May 8, 2003, for between $999 and $2200.
Affected count
3,400
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Rear Projection Televisions
Consumer contact
(877) 290-6064, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 7 PM CT or go to http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=Consumer_Notices
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Toshiba-America-Consumer-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Rear-Projection-TelevisionsDon't want to check this manually?
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