CPSC recall · Reported July 3, 2003
CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions
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 ha…
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.j. recalled This program includes a limited number of units of the following Toshiba rear projection ….
CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions was recalled by Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.j. in July 3, 2003. Reason: If the capacitors short circuit, due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the m…. Remedy: Toshiba has contacted many of the owners of the affected televisions. However, if you hav…. Verify recall #03544 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-If the capacitors short circuit, due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the m….
- None
- agency class
- 3K units
- affected scope
- July 3, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03544 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
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Toshiba has contacted many of the owners of the affected televisions. However, if you have not been contacted, please contact Toshiba. Consumers who have an affected television will receive a free replacement, which includes removal of the recalled television, delivery and installation of the replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03544 |
| Date reported | July 3, 2003 |
| Date initiated | July 3, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.j. |
| Affected scope | 3,400 |
| 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
Toshiba has contacted many of the owners of the affected televisions. However, if you have not been contacted, please contact Tos…
- Check the recall number (03544) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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