Safety regulator, Zenith Announce Recall to Repair Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions
Recall 03078 · Jan 30, 2003 · Zenith Electronics Corp.
80,000
units affected
80,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03078
- Date
- Jan 30, 2003
- Company
- Zenith Electronics Corp.
- Units affected
- 80,000
- Product
- Zenith large-screen analog projection televisions
- Product type
- Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The projection televisions recalled in this expansion and the earlier program have 46-60 inch screens and were manufactured from April 1995 through July 1997, and August 1998 through November 1998. The date of manufacture can be found on the white label on the back of the set. These televisions were manufactured in Mexico. Projection televisions manufactured after 1998 are not included in this recall.
What can happen
A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers who have one of these televisions should immediately contact Zenith to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Since 1998, Zenith has received 45 reports of incidents involving coolant leakage, causing smoking or charring with the televisions, including four cases where minor property damage occurred outside of the unit. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Major appliance and department stores nationwide sold these televisions, from about April 1995 through April 1999, for between $1,200 and $2,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled zenith large-screen analog projection televisions?
Consumers who have one of these televisions should immediately contact Zenith to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire 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.