Safety regulator, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions
Recall 05130 · Mar 9, 2005 · JVC Americas Corp.
26,500
units affected
26,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05130
- Date
- Mar 9, 2005
- Company
- JVC Americas Corp.
- Units affected
- 26,500
- Product
- Rear-projection televisions
- Product type
- Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled 52-inch and 61-inch JVC rear projection televisions were manufactured between May 2004 and November 2004. The televisions have the following model and serial numbers: HD-52Z575: 10980014 through 16980772HD-52Z575: 16986471 through 16989999HD-52Z585: 10980031 through 16981502HD-61Z575: 10980031 through 16982712 HD-61Z585: 10980031 through 16980942 The model and serial numbers can be found on the back of the television in the lower center portion of the unit. The JVC logo appears on the front of the television.
What can happen
An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact JVC for further instructions and to schedule a free in-home service. JVC is contacting registered consumers directly via regular mail and e-mail to arrange a free at-home service.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- JVC has received two reports of incidents, including one case of melted television parts and one case of a minor television fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Consumer electronic stores nationwide, from July 2004 through January 2005, for between $3,000 and $5,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rear-projection televisions?
Consumers should immediately contact JVC for further instructions and to schedule a free in-home service. JVC is contacting registered consumers directly via regular mail and e-mail to arrange a free at-home service.
What is the hazard?
An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk 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.