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CPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions

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Name of Product:
Rear-projection televisions
Hazard:

An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
March 09, 2005
Units:

26,500

Consumer Contact

Call JVC at (800) 252-5722 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET any day or log on to the company's Web site at www.jvc.com/support/notification.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled 52-inch and 61-inch JVC rear projection televisions were manufactured between May 2004 and November 2004. The televisions have the following model and serial numbers: 

HD-52Z575: 10980014 through 16980772
HD-52Z575: 16986471 through 16989999
HD-52Z585: 10980031 through 16981502
HD-61Z575: 10980031 through 16982712 
HD-61Z585: 10980031 through 16980942

The model and serial numbers can be found on the back of the television in the lower center portion of the unit. The JVC logo appears on the front of the television.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately contact JVC for further instructions and to schedule a free in-home service. JVC is contacting registered consumers directly via regular mail and e-mail to arrange a free at-home service. 

Incidents/Injuries:

JVC has received two reports of incidents, including one case of melted television parts and one case of a minor television fire. No injuries have been reported. 

Sold At:
Consumer electronic stores nationwide from July 2004 through January 2005 for between $3,000 and $5,500.
Manufacturer(s):
JVC Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.J.
Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
05-130

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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