CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-04-21 · 05161
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05161
Date
2005-04-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
27-Inch Sharp Conventional Tube (CRT) televisions
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Sharp Electronics Corp., of Mahwah, N.J.
Retailer(s)
The recalled televisions were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide, from March 2001 through February 2005, for about $250.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
The recalled 27-inch Sharp conventional tube televisions include models 27RS50, 27RS100 and CSR5027. The model number can be found on the label on the back of the television.