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Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled April 2, 2009 · CPSC recall 09183 · Best Buy Announces the

Hazard

The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled televisions and contact the Best Buy hotline to receive a gift card for the value of a replacement television.

Units

About 13,300

Incidents / injuries

Best Buy has received two reports of fires that included damage to the television and wall. One consumer reported minor burns to the hands.

Description

This recall involves Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD televisions, model number IS-LCDTV26. The model number is printed on the back of the television and the word "INSIGNIA" is printed on the bottom front. No other Insignia model televisions are involved in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled televisions and contact the Best Buy hotline to receive a gift card for the value of a replacement television.

Contact

For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bestbuy.com

Product

Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD model IS-LCDTV26 televisions

Imported by

Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.

Retailers

Best Buy stores nationwide, at www.bestbuy.com, and www.bestbuyforbusiness.com from August 2005 through June 2006 for about $800.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →