Panasonic Corporation of North America Recall of DLP Projector
Panasonic PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL DLP Projectors
Date of Recall
2005-09-30CPSC Release Number
05-604Manufactured In
JapanUnits
21Distributor
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Secaucus, NJ.Sold By
Authorized Panasonic dealers between January 2005 and June 2005 for about $10,000Problem/Hazard
If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded, and a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is a potential for electric shock.Injuries/Incidents
Panasonic has received two reports of the lamp drive circuit contacting the shield case. No injuries have been reported.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,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.Consumer Contact
Call Panasonic toll-free at (888) 411-1996 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Associated Images
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