CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-07-03 · 03544
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
03544
Date
2003-07-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rear Projection Televisions
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Retailer(s)
Consumer electronic stores, department stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide, from April 21, 2003 through May 8, 2003, for between $999 and $2200.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This program includes a limited number of units of the following Toshiba rear projection televisions: Model 50A62, Model 51H83, and Model 57H83. To determine if your television set is affected by this corrective action, go to www.tacp.toshiba.com/safety_notice.asp and follow the instructions.