CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Panasonic Corporation of North America Announce Recall of DLP Projector

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-604

Date: September 29, 2005

Product Name: Panasonic PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL DLP Projectors

Recall 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, SH5169006, SH5169007, SH5169008, SH5169009, SH5169010, SH5219001, SH5219003, SH5219004, SH5219005, SH5229001, SH5229003, SH5229004, SH5229005, SH5239001, SH5239002Serial numbers are located on the side panel of the unit.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Units: 21

Incidents:

Panasonic has received two reports of the lamp drive circuit contacting the shield case. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Authorized Panasonic dealers between January 2005 and June 2005 for about $10,000.

Manufactured In:

Japan