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CPSC, Zenith Announce Recall to Repair Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions

Recalled January 30, 2003 · CPSC recall 03078 · Zenith

Recalled Zenith analog projection televisionLocation of label on Recalled Zenith analog projection televisionLabel with date of manufacture on Recalled Zenith analog projection television
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.
Remedy
Consumers who have one of these televisions should immediately contact Zenith to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
Units
About 80,000
Incidents / injuries
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.

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.

What to do

Consumers who have one of these televisions should immediately contact Zenith to arrange for a free inspection and repair.

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

Product
Zenith large-screen analog projection televisions
Manufacturer(s)
Zenith Electronics Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Retailers
Major appliance and department stores nationwide sold these televisions, from about April 1995 through April 1999, for between $1,200 and $2,800.
Made in
Mexico

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

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