Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-04-02). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: IS-LCDTV26. About 13,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09183 |
| Published | 2009-04-02 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas |
| Products | Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD model IS-LCDTV26 televisions |
| Firm named in the title | Best Buy |
| Firms | Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 13,300 |
| Model numbers | IS-LCDTV26 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Best Buy stores nationwide, at www.bestbuy.com, and www.bestbuyforbusiness.com from August 2005 through June 2006 for about $800. |
Description
This recall involves Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD televisions, model number IS-LCDTV26. The model number is printed on the back of the television and the word "INSIGNIA" is printed on the bottom front. No other Insignia model televisions are involved in this recall.
Hazard
The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled televisions and contact the Best Buy hotline to receive a gift card for the value of a replacement television.
Incidents and injuries
Best Buy has received two reports of fires that included damage to the television and wall. One consumer reported minor burns to the hands.
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