The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·09183·Announced 2009-04-02

Insignia 26-Inch LCD Televisions Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazard

Best Buy is recalling Insignia 26-inch LCD televisions because the power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn risk.

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 and minor burns, meeting the criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Best Buy Co. Inc. is recalling Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD televisions, model number IS-LCDTV26. The recall involves approximately 13,300 units sold at Best Buy stores nationwide, www.bestbuy.com, and www.bestbuyforbusiness.com from August 2005 through June 2006 for about $800. The model number is printed on the back of the television, and the word "INSIGNIA" is printed on the bottom front. No other Insignia model televisions are involved.

The recall is due to a fire and burn hazard. The television's power supply can fail, which poses a risk of fire and burns to consumers. Best Buy has received two reports of fires that included damage to the television and wall. One consumer reported minor burns to the hands.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled televisions. To receive a gift card for the value of a replacement television, consumers should contact the Best Buy hotline at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit www.bestbuy.com.

The recalled product

Product
Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD model IS-LCDTV26 televisions
Manufacturer
Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Televisions
Hazard
Affected units
13,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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