Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard
USComputer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Protecto, Electrified Discounters, Zenith
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Product Description & Identification
Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: June 12, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-108 Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- Protecto Enterprises of Barrington, IL is recalling 2,500 Zenith Data Systems Model ZVM122-T monochrome computer monitors because of electric shock hazards to consumers, and possible fire and electrical damage to computers on which they are installed. Two fires have been reported involving these monitors. The model ZVM122-T computer monitors were developed for Federal use, and later prepared for consumer use by Protecto Enterprises. These units were sold primarily by mail order by Protecto and by Electrified Discounters of Hamden, CT in 1988-1989. Consumers having a Zenith Data Systems ZVM122-T should immediately and carefully turn off the unit and unplug it, avoiding contact with any metal parts of the cabinet or plug. The model number can be found on the back of the unit, after the unit has first been carefully unplugged. All known purchasers are being contacted by mail. Consumers owning an affected unit may contact "122-T Recall Central" at 1-800-752-6138 for instructions on returning the unit for refund or replacement. Zenith ZVM122 monitors which do not have the "T" suffix are not affected. Also, no ZVM122-T monitors sold to Federal agencies by Zenith Data Systems are affected.
Affected Products
Zenith Data Systems monochrome computer monitors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1990/Computer-Monitors-Recalled-For-Electrocution-And-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard |
| Hazards › Name | Fire & Fire-Related Burn |
| Products › 1 › Type | Computer Equipment |
| Products › 1 › Category I D | 1893 |
| Products › 2 › Name | Zenith Data Systems monochrome computer monitors |
| Recall I D | 4952 |
| Recall Date | 1990-06-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: June 12, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-108 Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- Protecto Enterprises of Barrington, IL is recalling 2,500 Zenith Data Systems Model ZVM122-T monochrome computer monitors because of electric shock hazards to consumers, and possible fire and electrical damage to computers on which they are installed. Two fires have been reported involving these monitors. The model ZVM122-T computer monitors were developed for Federal use, and later prepared for consumer use by Protecto Enterprises. These units were sold primarily by mail order by Protecto and by Electrified Discounters of Hamden, CT in 1988-1989. Consumers having a Zenith Data Systems ZVM122-T should immediately and carefully turn off the unit and unplug it, avoiding contact with any metal parts of the cabinet or plug. The model number can be found on the back of the unit, after the unit has first been carefully unplugged. All known purchasers are being contacted by mail. Consumers owning an affected unit may contact "122-T Recall Central" at 1-800-752-6138 for instructions on returning the unit for refund or replacement. Zenith ZVM122 monitors which do not have the "T" suffix are not affected. Also, no ZVM122-T monitors sold to Federal agencies by Zenith Data Systems are affected. |
| Recall Number | 90108 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Protecto |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Electrified Discounters |
| Manufacturers › 3 › Name | Zenith |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-14T00:00:00 |
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