# CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions
> **CPSC recall** · 2003-07-03 · 03544 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 03544
- **Date:** 2003-07-03
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Rear Projection Televisions

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Toshiba-America-Consumer-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Rear-Projection-Televisions)
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