CPSC, Zenith Announce Recall to Repair Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-01-30 · 03078
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
03078
Date
2003-01-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Zenith large-screen analog projection televisions
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Zenith Electronics Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Major appliance and department stores nationwide sold these televisions, from about April 1995 through April 1999, for between $1,200 and $2,800.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
The projection televisions recalled in this expansion and the earlier program have 46-60 inch screens and were manufactured from April 1995 through July 1997, and August 1998 through November 1998. The date of manufacture can be found on the white label on the back of the set. These televisions were manufactured in Mexico. Projection televisions manufactured after 1998 are not included in this recall.