CPSC, IBM and LiteOn Technology Announce Expansion of Previously Announced Recall of Computer Monitors

The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 03176
Affected scope: 63,000 (in addition, 56,000 monitors were recalled in 2003)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan recalled The recalled IBM monitors include the G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CR….

CPSC, IBM and LiteOn Technology Announce Expansion of Previously Announced Recall of Comp… was recalled by LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan in August 29, 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 #03176 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: August 29, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03176 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.

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 1998. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units, which were manufactured in China, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.

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 to confirm whether their monitor is covered by the recall. Consumers with a recalled unit will receive a free inspection and repair or a replacement unit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03176
Date reported	August 29, 2003
Date initiated	August 29, 2003
Recalling firm	LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan
Affected scope	63,000 (in addition, 56,000 monitors were recalled in 2003)
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 to confirm whether their monitor is cove…

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The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 29, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03176.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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