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Toshiba America announced the
recall of 3,400 rear projection televisions.
Hazard
If the capacitors short circuit due to a very high electrical
surge, such as from a lightening strike, the metal parts on the
television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In
addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or
another metal box attached to the television could present a
shock or electrocution hazard as a result of the capacitors'
failure.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES
None reported.
Description
This program includes a limited number of units of the following
Toshiba rear projection televisions: Model 50A62, Model 51H83,
and Model 57H83. To determine if your television set is affected
by this corrective action, go to
www.tacp.toshiba.com/safety_notice.asp and follow the
instructions.
Sold at
Consumer electronic stores, department stores, and mass
merchandisers nationwide from April 21, 2003 through May 8, 2003
for between $999 and $2200.
Manufactured in: U.S.A.
Remedy
Toshiba has contacted many of the owners of the affected
televisions. However, if you have not been contacted, please
contact Toshiba at the phone number or Web site below. Consumers
who have an affected television will receive a free replacement,
which includes removal of the recalled television, delivery and
installation of the replacement.
Consumer Contact: (877) 290-6064, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
or go to
www.tacp.toshiba.com/service/safety_notice.asp
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