CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2497.
This program includes a limited number of units of the following Toshiba rear projection televisions: Model 50A62, Model 51H83, and Model 57H83. To determine if your television set is affected by this corrective action, go to www.tacp.toshiba.com/safety_notice.asp and follow the instructions.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2497.
Toshiba has contacted many of the owners of the affected televisions. However, if you have not been contacted, please contact Toshiba. Consumers who have an affected television will receive a free replacement, which includes removal of the recalled television, delivery and installation of the replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Consumer Electronic Stores, Department Stores, And Mass Merchandisers Nationwide, From April 21, 2003 Through May 8, 2003, For Between $999 And $2200. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2497.
(877) 290-6064, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 7 PM CT or go to http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=Consumer_Notices
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Consumer Electronic Stores, Department Stores, And Mass Merchandisers Nationwide, From April 21, 2003 Through May 8, 2003, For Between $999 And $2200. Recall FAQ
Consumer Electronic Stores, Department Stores, And Mass Merchandisers Nationwide, From April 21, 2003 Through May 8, 2003, For Between $999 And $2200. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions. The notice was published on July 3, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,400 units are potentially affected.