CPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-03-09 · 05130
Hazards
An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.
Recall
Number
05130
Date
2005-03-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rear-projection televisions
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
JVC Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.J.
Retailer(s)
Consumer electronic stores nationwide, from July 2004 through January 2005, for between $3,000 and $5,500.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
The recalled 52-inch and 61-inch JVC rear projection televisions were manufactured between May 2004 and November 2004. The televisions have the following model and serial numbers: HD-52Z575: 10980014 through 16980772HD-52Z575: 16986471 through 16989999HD-52Z585: 10980031 through 16981502HD-61Z575: 10980031 through 16982712 HD-61Z585: 10980031 through 16980942 The model and serial numbers can be found on the back of the television in the lower center portion of the unit. The JVC logo appears on the front of the television.