CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products Announce Recall of Rear Projection Televisions

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-544

Date: July 02, 2003

Product Name: Rear Projection Televisions

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J. is voluntarily recalling 3,400 Rear Projection Televisions. If the capacitors short circuit due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightning strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or another metal box attached to the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard as a result of the capacitors' failure.Name of Product: Rear Projection TelevisionsUnits: 3,400Manufacturer: Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., of Wayne, N.J.Hazard: If the capacitors short circuit due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightning strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or another metal box attached to the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard as a result of the capacitors' failure.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.Description: This program includes a limited number of units of the following Toshiba rear projection televisions: Model 50A62, Model 51H83, and Model 57H83. To determine if your television set is affected by this corrective action, go to www.tacp.toshiba.com/safety_notice.asp and follow the instructions.Sold at: Consumer electronic stores, department stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide from April 21, 2003 through May 8, 2003 for between $999 and $2,200.Manufactured in: U.S.A.Remedy: Toshiba has contacted many of the owners of the affected televisions. However, if you have not been contacted, please contact Toshiba at the phone number or website below. Consumers who have an affected television will receive a free replacement, which includes removal of the recalled television, delivery and installation of the replacement.Consumer Contact: (877) 290-6064, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 7 PM CT or go to http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=Consumer_Notices.Media Contact: Marlene Franklin or Tina Tuccillo at (973) 628-8000

Hazard Description:

If the capacitors short circuit due to a very high electrical surge, such as from a lightning strike, the metal parts on the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard. In addition, the metal jacks on the back of the television or another metal box attached to the television could present a shock or electrocution hazard as a result of the capacitors' failure.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: 3,400

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Consumer electronic stores, department stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide from April 21, 2003 through May 8, 2003 for between $999 and $2,200.

Manufactured In:

United States