Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09183 · Apr 2, 2009 · Best Buy
13,300
units affected
13,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09183
- Date
- Apr 2, 2009
- Company
- Best Buy
- Units affected
- 13,300
- Product
- Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD model IS-LCDTV26 televisions
- Product type
- Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD televisions, model number IS-LCDTV26. The model number is printed on the back of the television and the word "INSIGNIA" is printed on the bottom front. No other Insignia model televisions are involved in this recall.
What can happen
The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled televisions and contact the Best Buy hotline to receive a gift card for the value of a replacement television.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Best Buy has received two reports of fires that included damage to the television and wall. One consumer reported minor burns to the hands.
- Sold at
- Best Buy stores nationwide, at www.bestbuy.com, and www.bestbuyforbusiness.com from August 2005 through June 2006 for about $800.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled insignia 26-inch flat-panel lcd model is-lcdtv26 televisions?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled televisions and contact the Best Buy hotline to receive a gift card for the value of a replacement television.
What is the hazard?
The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.