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CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions
Recalled April 21, 2005 · CPSC recall 05161 · Sharp Electronics
Hazard
The power button can break, allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials, such as crayons, metal objects or straws, can ignite posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these recalled televisions and contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for a free repair.
Units
About 373,000
Incidents / injuries
Sharp has received 23 reports of fires. One incident is reported to have resulted in $20,000 in property damage. The others resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled 27-inch Sharp conventional tube televisions include models 27RS50, 27RS100 and CSR5027. The model number can be found on the label on the back of the television.
What to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these recalled televisions and contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for a free repair.
Contact
Call Sharp Electronics Corp. at (800) 291-4289 anytime or log onto the firm's Web site at www.sharpusa.com/tv - consumers can also email Sharp at [email protected]
Product
27-Inch Sharp Conventional Tube (CRT) televisions
Manufacturer(s)
Sharp Electronics Corp., of Mahwah, N.J.
Retailers
The recalled televisions were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide, from March 2001 through February 2005, for about $250.
Made in
Mexico
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →