CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 9, 2005

CPSC, JVC Announce Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions

The recalled 52-inch and 61-inch JVC rear projection televisions were manufactured between May 2004 and November 2004. The televisions have the following model and serial numbers: HD-52Z575: 10980014 through 16980772HD-52Z575: 16986471 through 16989999HD-52Z585: 10980031 through 16981502HD-61Z575: 10980031 through 16982712 HD-61Z585: 10980031 through 16980942 The model and serial numbers can be found on the back of the television in the lower center portion of the unit. The JVC logo appears on the front of the television.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately contact JVC for further instructions and to schedule a free in-home service. JVC is contacting registered consumers directly via regular mail and e-mail to arrange a free at-home service.

Contact Information

Call JVC at (800) 252-5722 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET any day or log on to the company's Web site at www.jvc.com/support/notification

Recall Details

Sold At
Consumer electronic stores nationwide, from July 2004 through January 2005, for between $3,000 and $5,500.
Injuries
JVC has received two reports of incidents, including one case of melted television parts and one case of a minor television fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
JVC Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.J.
Recall Number
05130

Product Information

Product Name
Rear-projection televisions
Product Type
Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
Number of Units
26,500
Manufacturer Name
JVC Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.J.
Manufactured In
Mexico

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 252-5722
Website www.jvc.com/support/notification
Full Contact Information

Call JVC at (800) 252-5722 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET any day or log on to the company's Web site at www.jvc.com/support/notification