April 21, 2005
Sharp Electronics is recalling about 370,000 27-Inch Sharp televisions. The power button can break allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials such as crayons, metal objects or straws can ignite posing a fire hazard.
Sharp has received 23 reports of fires. One incident is reported to have resulted in $20,000 in property damage. The others resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled 27-inch Sharp conventional tube televisions include models 27RS50, 27RS100 and CSR5027. The model number can be found on the label on the back of the television.
The recalled televisions were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from March 2001 through February 2005 for about $250.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these recalled televisions and contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Call Sharp Electronics Corp. at (800) 291-4289 anytime or log onto the firms Web site at www.sharpusa.com/tv.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
