CPSC2004-07-30
CPSC, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Announce Recall of Combination TV/VCRs
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, New Jersey
Hazard
The TV/VCR cabinets can break when lifted by the ventilation holes in the top rear of the cabinet, permitting the TV/VCR to fall and injure hands and feet.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, and JCPenney to receive a free retrofit kit to cover the ventilation holes and prevent lifting from this area.
Sold at
Retail stores nationwide, from January 1995 through December 1996, for between $300 and $490, depending on the model.
Affected count
About 500,000
Injuries reported
About 10 incidents have been reported, in which the TV/VCR cabinet broke at the ventilation holes when lifted or carried, resulting in the TV/VCR dropping to the floor. Minor cuts and bruises have been reported in four incidents.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, and JCPenney Combination TV/VCRs
Consumer contact
Call Panasonic at (800) 833-9626 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday. Visit Panasonic's website at www.Panasonic.com and RCA's website at www.RCA.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Matsushita-Electric-Corporation-of-America-Announce-Recall-of-Combination-TVVCRs-Don't want to check this manually?
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