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Consumer Affairs

Best Buy Recalls Insignia LCD TVs


April 2, 2009
Best Buy is recalling about 13,000 26-inch LCD television sets. The televisions power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

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

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.

The TVs, made in China, were sold exclusively at: Best Buy stores nationwide, at ww.bestbuy.com, and www.bestbuyforbusiness.com from August 2005 through June 2006 for about $800.

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.

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

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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