CPSC recall · Reported March 16, 2006
Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions
Arcing by capacitors inside the left and right side of the back cabinets of these TVs can pose a safety risk.
Philips Consumer Electronics North America, of Atlanta, Ga. recalled The recall involves only certain 42- and 50-inch, 2005 model Philips branded Plasma Flat ….
Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions was recalled by Philips Consumer Electronics North America, of Atlanta, Ga. in March 16, 2006. Reason: Arcing by capacitors inside the left and right side of the back cabinets of these TVs can pose a safety risk.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off the Ambilight feature (see instructions in the pict…. Verify recall #06536 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Philips Consumer Electronics North America, of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-Arcing by capacitors inside the left and right side of the back cabinets of these TVs can pose a safety risk..
- None
- agency class
- March 16, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06536 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 recall involves only certain 42- and 50-inch, 2005 model Philips branded Plasma Flat Panel Televisions with Ambilight technology, which is an ambient lighting feature that projects a soft light onto the wall behind the TV to enhance the display. They were manufactured with the following model, date codes, and serial numbers: Model Display Type Production Began Production Ended Beginning Serial Range Ending Serial Range 42PF9630A/37 Plasma April 2005 July 2005 AG1A0518xxxxxx AG1A0528xxxxxx 50PF9630A/37 Plasma May 2005 August 2005 AG1A0519xxxxxx AG1A0533xxxxxx 50PF9630A/37 Plasma June 2005 August 2005 YA1A0523xxxxxx YA1A0534xxxxxx 50PF9830A/37 Plasma June 2005 August 2005 AG1A0526xxxxxx AG1A0533xxxxxx The model and serial numbers can be found on the back of the TV on the label that looks like the example in the picture: The serial number can also be obtained by pushing the following keystrokes on the remote control: 123654, after which a customer service menu ("CSM") will be displayed on the screen. In the menu, line 03 displays the type number and line 04 displays the production code (identical to the serial number of the set). Press the MENU button on the remote to exit the CSM.
Reason for recall
Arcing by capacitors inside the left and right side of the back cabinets of these TVs can pose a safety risk.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately turn off the Ambilight feature (see instructions in the picture) and contact Philips for instructions on how to receive free in-home service to have their TV repaired for free.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06536 |
| Date reported | March 16, 2006 |
| Date initiated | March 16, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Consumer Electronics North America, of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 11,800 |
| 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 turn off the Ambilight feature (see instructions in the picture) and contact Philips for instruction…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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