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CPSCRecalled Jul 3, 2003 · #03544

CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions

Hazard

If the capacitors short circuit, due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or another metal box attached to the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard, as a result of the capacitors' failure.

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Description

This program includes a limited number of units of the following Toshiba rear projection televisions: Model 50A62, Model 51H83, and Model 57H83. To determine if your television set is affected by this corrective action, go to www.tacp.toshiba.com/safety_notice.asp and follow the instructions.

Product details

Product
Rear Projection Televisions
Type
Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
Manufacturer
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Model numbers
50A62, 51H83, 57H83
UPCs
Sold at
Consumer electronic stores, department stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide, from April 21, 2003 through May 8, 2003, for between $999 and $2200.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Toshiba has contacted many of the owners of the affected televisions. However, if you have not been contacted, please contact Toshiba. Consumers who have an affected television will receive a free replacement, which includes removal of the recalled television, delivery and installation of the replacement.

View the official CPSC notice