The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05130·Announced 2005-03-09

JVC Recalls Rear-Projection Televisions Due to Fire Risk

JVC is recalling 26,500 rear-projection televisions because an internal electrical connection can cause arcing, charring, or smoking, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire risk with reports of property damage (melted parts and a minor fire) but no reported injuries, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

JVC Americas Corp. is recalling approximately 26,500 52-inch and 61-inch rear-projection televisions. The affected units were manufactured between May 2004 and November 2004 and sold at consumer electronic stores nationwide from July 2004 through January 2005 for between $3,000 and $5,500. The specific model and serial numbers are listed on the back of the television in the lower center portion of the unit.

The recall is due to a defect where an internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring, or smoking inside the television. This condition poses a fire risk to consumers. JVC has received two reports of incidents related to this defect, including one case of melted television parts and one case of a minor television fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately contact JVC to schedule a free in-home service. JVC is also contacting registered consumers directly via regular mail and e-mail to arrange the repair. Consumers can call JVC at (800) 252-5722 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET any day or visit the company's website at www.jvc.com/support/notification for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Rear-projection televisions
Manufacturer
JVC Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Televisions
Hazard
Affected units
26,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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