CPSC2005-03-09
CPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions
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Hazard
An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact JVC for further instructions and to schedule a free in-home service. JVC is contacting registered consumers directly via regular mail and e-mail to arrange a free at-home service.
Sold at
Consumer electronic stores nationwide, from July 2004 through January 2005, for between $3,000 and $5,500.
Affected count
26,500
Injuries reported
JVC has received two reports of incidents, including one case of melted television parts and one case of a minor television fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Rear-projection televisions
Consumer contact
Call JVC at (800) 252-5722 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET any day or log on to the company's Web site at www.jvc.com/support/notification
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-JVC-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Rear-Projection-TelevisionsDon't want to check this manually?
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