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CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions

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  • Picture of recalled television label
Name of Product:
27-Inch Sharp Conventional Tube (CRT) televisions
Hazard:

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:
Repair
Recall Date:
April 21, 2005
Units:

About 373,000

Consumer 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 TV@sharpsec.com.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these recalled televisions and contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for a free repair.

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.

Sold At:
The recalled televisions were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from March 2001 through February 2005 for about $250.
Manufacturer(s):
Sharp Electronics Corp., of Mahwah, N.J.
Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
05-161

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