CPSC recall · Reported March 9, 2005
CPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions
An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.
Jvc Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.j. recalled The recalled 52-inch and 61-inch JVC rear projection televisions were manufactured betwee….
CPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions was recalled by Jvc Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.j. in March 9, 2005. Reason: An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, whi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact JVC for further instructions and to schedule a free …. Verify recall #05130 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Jvc Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, whi….
- None
- agency class
- 27K units
- affected scope
- March 9, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05130 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, 6 from CPSC - 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 52-inch and 61-inch JVC rear projection televisions were manufactured between May 2004 and November 2004. The televisions have the following model and serial numbers: HD-52Z575: 10980014 through 16980772HD-52Z575: 16986471 through 16989999HD-52Z585: 10980031 through 16981502HD-61Z575: 10980031 through 16982712 HD-61Z585: 10980031 through 16980942 The model and serial numbers can be found on the back of the television in the lower center portion of the unit. The JVC logo appears on the front of the television.
Reason for recall
An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact JVC for further instructions and to schedule a free in-home service. JVC is contacting registered consumers directly via regular mail and e-mail to arrange a free at-home service.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05130 |
| Date reported | March 9, 2005 |
| Date initiated | March 9, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Jvc Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.j. |
| Affected scope | 26,500 |
| 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 immediately contact JVC for further instructions and to schedule a free in-home service. JVC is contacting regis…
- Check the recall number (05130) 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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