CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC, IBM Announce Recall to Repair Computer Monitors
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 1997. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using these monitors immediately and contact the IBM Repair Center at (800) 426-7378 anytime for a free inspection and repair or replacement.
Contact Information
For more information, consumers can log on the company's website at www.ibm.com/pc/g51recall
Recall Details
Sold At
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.
Injuries
IBM has received five reports of monitors overheating and smoking, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
RadioShack
Recall Number
03088
Product Information
Product Name
IBM Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and Touch Screen CRT Computer monitors
Product Type
Computer Equipment
Manufacturer Name
RadioShack
Distributed By
IBM, of Armonk, N.Y.
Manufactured In
Malaysia