CPSC Recall in 2006: InFocus Corp. Recalls Portable Projectors and Projector Lamps Posing Shock and Fire Hazards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), InFocus Corp., of Wilsonville, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 1,800 InFocus LP120 Projectors and ASK Proxima M1 Projectors, and about 700 SP-LAMP-013 Replacement Lamp Modules. The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.Name of Product: InFocus LP120 Projector, ASK Proxima M1 Projector, and SP-LAMP-013 Replacement Lamp ModuleUnits: About 1,800 projectors and about 700 replacement lamp modulesImporter: InFocus Corp., of Wilsonville, Ore.Hazard: The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves portable projectors designed for use with laptop computers, and a replacement lamp module sold for use with these projectors. The recalled projector models are InFocus LP120 and ASK Proxima M1 built between October 2005 and January 2006. The model number and serial numbers are written on the bottom of the projectors. They have the following serial numbers: Model LP120 - AJNV541A0001 through AJNV551A0301Model M1 - AKUV546A0001 through AKUV547A0268The recalled replacement lamp module is SP-LAMP-013 built between November 2005 and January 2006. There is no writing on the lamps, but "SP-LAMP-013" is on the label on the box.Sold by: Direct phone and Web sales and by office and business equipment stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2006 for about $1500 for the projectors and $420 for the replacement lamps.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Projector and replacement lamp owners should visit the InFocus Web site for instructions on returning the projector and lamp for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact (877) 398-6086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.infocus.com/service.
The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.
Repair
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Direct phone and Web sales and by office and business equipment stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2006 for about $1500 for the projectors and $420 for the replacement lamps.
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