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CPSCRecalled Aug 29, 2003 · #03176

CPSC, IBM and LiteOn Technology Announce Expansion of Previously Announced Recall of Computer Monitors

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Description

The recalled IBM monitors include the G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models. The G51 and G51t monitors have the following model numbers on a label on the back of the unit: 6541-02N, 6541-02E, 6541-02S, 6541-Q0N, 6541-Q0E, and 6541-Q0S. The label on the back of the recalled G51 models also has a date of manufacture between June 1997 and September 1998. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units, which were manufactured in China, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.

Product details

Product
IBM monitors: G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models
Type
Computer Equipment
Manufacturer
LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan
Model numbers
1997, 1998
UPCs
Sold at
IBM, MicroTouch Systems, and major retail stores nationwide, including Best Buy, CompUSA, Office Max, and Radio Shack, sold the monitors, from June 1997 through December 1998, for about $370.
Made in
China, Malaysia, United Kingdom

What you should do

Consumers should stop using these monitors immediately and contact the IBM Repair Center to confirm whether their monitor is covered by the recall. Consumers with a recalled unit will receive a free inspection and repair or a replacement unit.

View the official CPSC notice