CPSC recall · Reported March 4, 2003
CPSC, IBM Announce Recall to Repair Computer Monitors
The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Ibm, of Armonk, N.y. recalled The recalled IBM monitors include the G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CR….
CPSC, IBM Announce Recall to Repair Computer Monitors was recalled by Ibm, of Armonk, N.y. in March 4, 2003. Reason: The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these monitors immediately and contact the IBM Repair Center …. Verify recall #03088 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ibm, of Armonk, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- 56K units
- affected scope
- March 4, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03088 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled IBM monitors include the G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models. The G51 and G51t monitors have the following model numbers on a label on the back of the unit: 6541-02N, 6541-02E, 6541-02S, 6541-Q0N, 6541-Q0E, and 6541-Q0S. The label on the back of the recalled G51 models also has a date of manufacture between June 1997 and September 1997. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units.
Reason for recall
The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these monitors immediately and contact the IBM Repair Center at (800) 426-7378 anytime for a free inspection and repair or replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03088 |
| Date reported | March 4, 2003 |
| Date initiated | March 4, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Ibm, of Armonk, N.y. |
| Affected scope | 56,000 |
| 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 should stop using these monitors immediately and contact the IBM Repair Center at (800) 426-7378 anytime for a free ins…
- Check the recall number (03088) 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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