CPSC, Zenith Announce Recall to Repair Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions
USCPSC, Zenith Announce Recall to Repair Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions
Recalling Firm: Zenith Electronics Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The projection televisions recalled in this expansion and the earlier program have 46-60 inch screens and were manufactured from April 1995 through July 1997, and August 1998 through November 1998. The date of manufacture can be found on the white label on the back of the set. These televisions were manufactured in Mexico. Projection televisions manufactured after 1998 are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Zenith large-screen analog projection televisions
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Zenith-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Large-Screen-Analog-Projection-Televisions- |
| Title | CPSC, Zenith Announce Recall to Repair Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/zenith-projection-tv.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Zenith analog projection television |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/zenith-label-location.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of label on Recalled Zenith analog projection television |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/zenith-label-date.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Label with date of manufacture on Recalled Zenith analog projection television |
| Hazards › Name | A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Since 1998, Zenith has received 45 reports of incidents involving coolant leakage, causing smoking or charring with the televisions, including four cases where minor property damage occurred outside of the unit. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Zenith large-screen analog projection televisions |
| Products › Type | Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas |
| Products › Category I D | 2169 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80,000 |
| Recall I D | 2351 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers who have one of these televisions should immediately contact Zenith to arrange for a free inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Major appliance and department stores nationwide sold these televisions, from about April 1995 through April 1999, for between $1,200 and $2,800. |
| Recall Date | 2003-01-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The projection televisions recalled in this expansion and the earlier program have 46-60 inch screens and were manufactured from April 1995 through July 1997, and August 1998 through November 1998. The date of manufacture can be found on the white label on the back of the set. These televisions were manufactured in Mexico. Projection televisions manufactured after 1998 are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 03078 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Zenith Electronics Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Zenith at (800) 777-5195 anytime to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Consumers also can visit the company's dedicated website at www.projorecall.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
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