Recalls / 2003-08-29

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

03176 · Recalled 2003-08-29 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these monitors immediately and contact the IBM Repair Center to confirm whether their monitor is covered by the recall. Consumers with a recalled unit will receive a free inspection and repair or a replacement unit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
IBM monitors: G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models		63,000 (in addition, 56,000 monitors were recalled in 2003)

Parties

Manufacturer: LiteOn Technology
Importer: IBM, of Armonk, N.Y.
Made in: China, Malaysia, United Kingdom
Sold at: IBM, MicroTouch Systems, major retail, including Best Buy, CompUSA, Office Max, Radio Shack, sold the monitors, from June 1997 through December 1998, for about $370.

Consumer contact

Consumers may contact the IBM Repair Center toll-free at (800) 426-7378 anytime. For more information, consumers can log on the company's website at www.ibm.com/pc/g51recall

Source: CPSC recall 03176. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.