The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·73021·Announced 1973-09-14

Zenith 19-inch Color Televisions Recalled for Fire Hazard

CPSC warns of a fire hazard in 12,000 Zenith 19-inch color televisions due to an improperly located capacitor. Consumers should unplug the sets until repaired.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has warned consumers of a possible fire hazard in 12,000 Zenith 19-inch table model color television sets. The affected units were manufactured between late June and mid-August 1972. Zenith Radio Corporation voluntarily agreed to repair the sets at no expense to consumers after learning of the issue following a fire in one of the sets in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The hazard is caused by an improperly located high voltage capacitor. The affected sets carry specific model numbers (D-4030W5, D-4030W6, T-2838W6, D-4032W5, and D-4034P6) and one of two additional identifying numbers (226C or 227C) on a white label on the back of the television. While a fire occurred in one unit, there were no reported injuries as a result of that incident.

Consumers are advised to immediately unplug the sets and discontinue use until they are checked. Zenith is working to notify distributors, dealers, and set owners, with the goal of contacting all owners within two weeks.

The recalled product

Product
Zenith 19-inch table model color televisions
Manufacturer
Zenith
Category
Consumer Product — Televisions
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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