InFocus Corp. Recalls Portable Projectors and Projector Lamps Posing Shock and Fire Hazards
Recall 06129 · Apr 4, 2006 · InFocus Corp.
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06129
- Date
- Apr 4, 2006
- Company
- InFocus Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- InFocus LP120 Projector, ASK Proxima M1 Projectors, and SP-LAMP-013 Replacement Lamp Module
- Product type
- Projectors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves portable projectors designed for use with laptop computers, and a replacement lamp module sold for use with these projectors. The recalled projector models are InFocus LP120 and ASK Proxima M1, built between October 2005 and January 2006. The model number and serial numbers are written on the bottom of the projectors. They have the following serial numbers: Model LP120 - AJNV541A0001 through AJNV551A0301 Model M1 - AKUV546A0001 through AKUV547A0268 The recalled replacement lamp module is SP-LAMP-013, built between November 2005 and January 2006. There is no writing on the lamps, but "SP-LAMP-013" is on the label on the box.
What can happen
The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation, which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.
The fix
Projector and replacement lamp owners should visit the InFocus Web site for instructions on returning the projector and lamp for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Direct phone and Web sales and by office and business equipment stores nationwide, from October 2005 through February 2006, for about $1500 for the projectors and $420 for the replacement lamps.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled infocus lp120 projector, ask proxima m1 projectors, and sp-lamp-013 replacement lamp module?
Projector and replacement lamp owners should visit the InFocus Web site for instructions on returning the projector and lamp for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation, which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.
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.