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Fire / OverheatingAugust 29, 2003CPSC #03176

CPSC, IBM and LiteOn Technology Announce Expansion of Previously Announced Recall of Computer Monitors

Product
Computers & Electronics
Units affected
63,000
Remedy
replacement, repair

What was recalled

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 1998. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units, which were manufactured in China, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.

Hazard

The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries

IBM and LiteOn have received seven reports of monitors overheating and smoking, including one report of minor property damage and one report of minor smoke inhalation.

Made in

China, Malaysia, United Kingdom

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled IBM Monitor
View official CPSC recall

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