CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of: Foreign Material
CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions
Why was CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of recalled?
The power button can break, allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials, such as crayons, metal objects or straws, can ignite posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these recalled televisions and contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for a free repair. Contact: Call Sharp Electronics Corp. at (800) 291-4289 anytime or log onto the firm's Web site at www.sharpusa.com/tv - consumers can also email Sharp at [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 27-Inch Sharp Conventional Tube (CRT) televisions
- Company
- Sharp Electronics Corp., of Mahwah, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 373,000
- Sold at
- The recalled televisions were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide, from March 2001 through February 2005, for about $250.
- Recall date
- April 21, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Sharp has received 23 reports of fires. One incident is reported to have resulted in $20,000 in property damage. The others resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled 27-inch Sharp conventional tube televisions include models 27RS50, 27RS100 and CSR5027. The model number can be found on the label on the back of the television.