Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Recall of
Combination TV/VCRs
Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, and JCPenney Combination
TV/VCRs
Date of Recall:
Friday, July 30th, 2004
CPSC Release Number:
04-190
Manufactured In:
United States
Units:
About 500,000
Manufacturer:
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America,
Secaucus, New Jersey
Sold By:
Retail stores nationwide from January 1995 through December
1996 for between $300 and $490, depending on the model.
Problem/Hazard:
The TV/VCR cabinets can break when lifted by the ventilation
holes in the top rear of the cabinet, permitting the TV/VCR to fall and
injure hands and feet.
Injuries/Incidents:
About 10 incidents have been reported in which the
TV/VCR cabinet broke at the ventilation holes when lifted or carried,
resulting in the TV/VCR dropping to the floor. Minor cuts and bruises
have been reported in four incidents.
Description:
The recalled combination TV/VCRs are gray/black and have
these brandnames: Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, or JCPenney. The cabinets
have ventilation holes in the top rear of the cabinet. Only the 13" and
20" Combination TV/VCR sets manufactured between January 1, 1995, and
December 30, 1995, are recalled. These sets can be identified by the
model number which appears on the front and rear of the cabinet. The
following model numbers are included in this recall:
Consumers should contact Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, and JCPenney
to receive a free retrofit kit to cover the ventilation holes and
prevent lifting from this area.
Consumer Contact:
Call Panasonic at (800) 833-9626 between 9 a.m. and 8
p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday. Visit Panasonic's web site at www.Panasonic.com
and www.RCA.com
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