CPSC, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Announce Recall of Combination TV/VCRs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-07-30). Hazards: fall. Models: PV-M1325, PV-M1345, PVM1365AD, AG-513B, PV-M2025, PV-M2035…. About 500,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04190 |
| Published | 2004-07-30 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-05 |
| Product category | Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas |
| Products | Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, and JCPenney Combination TV/VCRs |
| Firm named in the title | Matsushita Electric Corporation of America |
| Firms | Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, New Jersey (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 500,000 |
| Model numbers | PV-M1325, PV-M1345, PVM1365AD, AG-513B, PV-M2025, PV-M2035, PV-M2045, PV-M2065, AG-520B, VV-1305, VV-2005T, VV-2005, VV-2025, T13015BC, T13018BC, T20015BC, T20018BC, T20020BC, 685-0879 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Retail stores nationwide, from January 1995 through December 1996, for between $300 and $490, depending on the model. |
Description
The recalled combination TV/VCRs are gray/black and have these brand names: Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, or JCPenney. The cabinets have ventilation holes in the top rear of the cabinet. Only the 13" and 20" Combination TV/VCR sets manufactured between January 1, 1995, and December 30, 1995, are recalled. These sets can be identified by the model number which appears on the front and rear of the cabinet. The following model numbers are included in this recall: Brand Model Panasonic 13-inch models: PV-M1325, PV-M1345, PVM1365AD, AG-513B 20-inch models: PV-M2025, PV-M2035, PV-M2045, PV-M2065, AG-520B Quasar 13-inch model: VV-1305 20-inch models: VV-2005T, VV-2005, VV-2025 Thomson (RCA) 13-inch models: T13015BC, T13018BC 20-inch models: T20015BC, T20018BC, T20020BC JCPenney 20-inch model: 685-0879
Hazard
The TV/VCR cabinets can break when lifted by the ventilation holes in the top rear of the cabinet, permitting the TV/VCR to fall and injure hands and feet.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, and JCPenney to receive a free retrofit kit to cover the ventilation holes and prevent lifting from this area.
Incidents and injuries
About 10 incidents have been reported, in which the TV/VCR cabinet broke at the ventilation holes when lifted or carried, resulting in the TV/VCR dropping to the floor. Minor cuts and bruises have been reported in four incidents.
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