CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Telev...
Published: July 3, 2003Recall ID: 03544Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Rear Projection Televisions
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Toshiba-America-Consumer-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Rear-Projection-Televisions |
| Title | CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toshiba-rear-projection.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Toshiba Rear Projection Television |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Rear Projection Televisions |
| Products › Type | Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas |
| Products › Category I D | 2169 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 3,400 |
| Recall I D | 2497 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Consumer electronic stores, department stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide, from April 21, 2003 through May 8, 2003, for between $999 and $2200. |
| Recall Date | 2003-07-03T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03544 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | (877) 290-6064, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 7 PM CT or go to http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=Consumer_Notices |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |