CPSC2005-04-21
CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions
Sharp Electronics Corp., of Mahwah, N.J.
Hazard
The power button can break, allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials, such as crayons, metal objects or straws, can ignite posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these recalled televisions and contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for a free repair.
Sold at
The recalled televisions were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide, from March 2001 through February 2005, for about $250.
Affected count
About 373,000
Injuries reported
Sharp has received 23 reports of fires. One incident is reported to have resulted in $20,000 in property damage. The others resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
27-Inch Sharp Conventional Tube (CRT) televisions
Consumer contact
Call Sharp Electronics Corp. at (800) 291-4289 anytime or log onto the firm's Web site at www.sharpusa.com/tv - consumers can also email Sharp at TV@sharpsec.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Sharp-Electronics-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Conventional-Tube-Televisions-Don't want to check this manually?
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