Recalls / 2005-09-30
CPSC, Panasonic Corporation of North America Announce Recall of DLP Projector
05604 · Recalled 2005-09-30 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves models PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL, which were sold primarily to commercial users. Units with the following serial numbers may be affected: SH5120010, SH5169001, SH5169002, SH5169003, SH5169004, SH5169005, SH5169006, SH5169007, SH5169008, SH5169009, SH5169010, SH5219001, SH5219003, SH5219004, SH5219005, SH5229001, SH5229003, SH5229004, SH5229005, SH5239001, SH5239002 Serial numbers are located on the side panel of the unit.
Hazards
If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded and, if a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is a potential for electric shock.
Reported injuries
Panasonic has received two reports of the lamp drive circuit contacting the shield case. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Customers should stop using the projectors immediately. Panasonic will contact each customer to arrange for a repair and retrofit at no cost to the customer.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL DLP Projectors | 21 |
Parties
- Distributor
- Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Secaucus, NJ
- Made in
- Japan
- Sold at
- Authorized Panasonic dealers, between January 2005, June 2005, for about $10, 000.
Consumer contact
Call Panasonic toll-free at (888) 411-1996 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: CPSC recall 05604. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.