Toshiba America Consumer Products Recall of Rear Projection Televisions
Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
Originally issued July 3, 2003 Revised March 30, 2004 Alert #03-544
Note: Consumer contact telephone calling time changes.
CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear
Projection Televisions
Name of Product: Rear Projection Televisions
Units: 3,400
Manufacturer: Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Hazard: 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.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
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.
Sold at: Consumer electronic stores, department stores, and mass
merchandisers nationwide from April 21, 2003 through May 8, 2003 for
between $999 and $2200.
Manufactured in: U.S.A.
Remedy: Toshiba has contacted many of the owners of the affected
televisions. However, if you have not been contacted, please contact
Toshiba at the phone number or Web site below. Consumers who have an
affected television will receive a free replacement, which includes
removal of the recalled television, delivery and installation of the
replacement.