CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-161

Date: April 20, 2005

Product Name: 27-Inch Sharp Conventional Tube (CRT) televisions

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 373,000

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

The recalled televisions were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from March 2001 through February 2005 for about $250.

Manufactured In:

Mexico