CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-07-03). Hazards: electric shock. Models: 50A62, 51H83, 57H83. About 3,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03544 |
| Published | 2003-07-03 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-16 |
| Product category | Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas |
| Products | Rear Projection Televisions |
| Firm named in the title | Toshiba America Consumer Products |
| Firms | Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,400 |
| Model numbers | 50A62, 51H83, 57H83 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Consumer electronic stores, department stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide, from April 21, 2003 through May 8, 2003, for between $999 and $2200. |
Description
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.
Hazard
If the capacitors short circuit, due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightening strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or another metal box attached to the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard, as a result of the capacitors' failure.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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