Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Recall of Combination TV/VCRs

Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, and JCPenney Combination TV/VCRs

Date of Recall
2004-07-30

CPSC Release Number
04-190

Manufactured In
USA

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:

BrandModel
Panasonic 13-inch models: PV-M1325, PV-M1345, PVM1365AD, AG-513B

20-inch models: PV-M2025, PV-M2035, PV-M2045, PV-M2065, AG-520B
Quaser13-inch model: VV-1305 20-inch models: VV-2005T, VV-2005, VV-2025
Thomson (RCA)13-inch models: T13015BC, T13018BC 20-inch models: T20015BC, T20018BC, T20020BC
JCPenney20-inch model: 685-0879

Remedy
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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