CPSC, IBM and LiteOn Technology Announce Expansion of Previously Announced Recall of Computer Monitors
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-08-29). Hazards: fire, burn. About 63,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03176 |
| Published | 2003-08-29 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-19 |
| Product category | Computer Equipment |
| Products | IBM monitors: G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models |
| Firm named in the title | IBM and LiteOn Technology |
| Firms | LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan (manufacturer); IBM, of Armonk, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Malaysia, United Kingdom |
| Units (US) | 63,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | IBM, MicroTouch Systems, and major retail stores nationwide, including Best Buy, CompUSA, Office Max, and Radio Shack, sold the monitors, from June 1997 through December 1998, for about $370. |
Description
The recalled IBM monitors include the G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models. The G51 and G51t monitors have the following model numbers on a label on the back of the unit: 6541-02N, 6541-02E, 6541-02S, 6541-Q0N, 6541-Q0E, and 6541-Q0S. The label on the back of the recalled G51 models also has a date of manufacture between June 1997 and September 1998. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units, which were manufactured in China, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.
Hazard
The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these monitors immediately and contact the IBM Repair Center to confirm whether their monitor is covered by the recall. Consumers with a recalled unit will receive a free inspection and repair or a replacement unit.
Incidents and injuries
IBM and LiteOn have received seven reports of monitors overheating and smoking, including one report of minor property damage and one report of minor smoke inhalation.
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