CPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions
USCPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions
Recalling Firm: JVC Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.J.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Rear-projection televisions
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-JVC-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Rear-Projection-Televisions |
| Title | CPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a0b4a2428e33445ca6769bc510bb612c.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Television |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2256c25cb4944f059aee8aaaf68ca64c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of Model Number, Month code and Serial number |
| Hazards › Name | An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Rear-projection televisions |
| Products › Type | Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas |
| Products › Category I D | 2169 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 26,500 |
| Recall I D | 2894 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Consumer electronic stores nationwide, from July 2004 through January 2005, for between $3,000 and $5,500. |
| Recall Date | 2005-03-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 05130 |
| Manufacturers › Name | JVC Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | Call JVC at (800) 252-5722 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET any day or log on to the company's Web site at www.jvc.com/support/notification |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
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