Zenith Recalls Large-Screen Analog Projection Televisions for Fire Hazard
Zenith is recalling about 80,000 large-screen analog projection televisions because a gasket tear can cause coolant leaks, leading to smoking, charring, and electrical arcing.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage, meeting the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports).
Plain-English summary
Zenith Electronics Corp. is recalling approximately 80,000 large-screen analog projection televisions. The affected units feature 46- to 60-inch screens and were manufactured in Mexico between April 1995 and July 1997, and again between August 1998 and November 1998. These televisions were sold at major appliance and department stores nationwide from April 1995 through April 1999 for prices ranging from $1,200 to $2,800.
The recall is necessary because a tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This leakage can result in smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside the television, creating a fire hazard. Since 1998, Zenith has received 45 reports of incidents involving coolant leakage that caused smoking or charring, including four cases of minor property damage outside the unit. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately contact Zenith to arrange for a free inspection and repair. The date of manufacture can be found on the white label on the back of the set. Consumers may call Zenith at (800) 777-5195 or visit www.projorecall.com for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Zenith large-screen analog projection televisions
- Manufacturer
- Zenith Electronics Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Televisions
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 80,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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