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Sharp Electronics Corp. Recalls nearly 400,000 Conventional Tube 27" Televisions
On April 21st, 2005 Sharp Electronics of Mahwah, New jersey announced the recall of approximately 373,000 27-Inch Sharp Conventional Tube (CRT) televisions. Consumers should stop using the recalled televisions immediately and unplug them from the power socket.
It has been determined that the power button on certain model televisions can break, allow objects to be inserted into the remaining opening. Foreign material such as metal objects, straws, and crayons can ignite posing a serous fire hazard to property and consumers.
Sharp has received 23 reports of fires. One incident reportedly resulted in $20,000 in property damage. The others resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported to date.
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. The recalled televisions, manufactured in Mexico, were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from March 2001 through February 2005 for about $250.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these recalled televisions and contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for a free repair.
It has been determined that the power button on certain model televisions can break, allow objects to be inserted into the remaining opening. Foreign material such as metal objects, straws, and crayons can ignite posing a serous fire hazard to property and consumers.
Sharp has received 23 reports of fires. One incident reportedly resulted in $20,000 in property damage. The others resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported to date.
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. The recalled televisions, manufactured in Mexico, were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from March 2001 through February 2005 for about $250.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these recalled televisions and contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for a free repair.
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