The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06514·Announced 2005-12-05

Toshiba Recalls 5-Disk DVD Home Theater Systems Due to Fire Hazard

Toshiba is recalling about 4,100 5-Disk DVD Home Theater Systems because a circuit board problem could cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product defect. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC is recalling the 5-Disk DVD Home Theater System, model number SD-C67HT. The recall involves approximately 4,100 units sold at consumer electronics stores nationwide from April 2005 through September 2005. The system consists of six speakers, including a subwoofer, and a DVD Player/Receiver. The model number is located on the front of the DVD Player/Receiver to the right of the word "Toshiba."

The recall is being conducted because a problem in the system's circuit board could pose a fire hazard. The company has not reported any injuries or incidents related to this defect.

Toshiba directly contacted many owners of the affected product. If you have not been contacted, you should contact Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC at (877) 290-6064 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website. Upon return of the product, the firm will provide a refund of $440.39.

The recalled product

Product
DVD Home Theater System
Manufacturer
Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC, of Wayne, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Audio/Video Systems
Hazard
Affected units
4,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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