# CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-04-21 · 05161 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 05161
- **Date:** 2005-04-21
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

27-Inch Sharp Conventional Tube (CRT) televisions

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Sharp-Electronics-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Conventional-Tube-Televisions-)
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