CPSC recall · Reported January 30, 2003
CPSC, Zenith Announce Recall to Repair Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions
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 …
Zenith Electronics Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill. recalled The projection televisions recalled in this expansion and the earlier program have 46-60 ….
CPSC, Zenith Announce Recall to Repair Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions was recalled by Zenith Electronics Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill. in January 30, 2003. Reason: A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, ch…. Remedy: Consumers who have one of these televisions should immediately contact Zenith to arrange …. Verify recall #03078 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Zenith Electronics Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, ch….
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- agency class
- January 30, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03078 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers who have one of these televisions should immediately contact Zenith to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03078 |
| Date reported | January 30, 2003 |
| Date initiated | January 30, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Zenith Electronics Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 80,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers who have one of these televisions should immediately contact Zenith to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
- Check the recall number (03078) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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