Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard

Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD model IS-LCDTV26 televisions

Date of Recall

2009-04-02

CPSC Release Number

09-183

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 233-0462

Units

About 13,300

Importer

Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.

Sold By

Best Buy stores nationwide, at ww.bestbuy.com, and www.bestbuyforbusiness.com from August 2005 through June 2006 for about $800.

Problem/Hazard

The television’s power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

Best Buy has received two reports of fires that included damage to the television and wall. One consumer reported minor burns to the hands.

Description

This recall involves Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD televisions, model number IS-LCDTV26. The model number is printed on the back of the television and the word “INSIGNIA” is printed on the bottom front. No other Insignia model televisions are involved in this recall.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled televisions and contact the Best Buy hotline to receive a gift card for the value of a replacement television.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.bestbuy.com

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