CPSC recall 03078
Zenith large-screen analog projection televisions
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-05-19
On 2025-05-19 the CPSC announced a recall of Zenith large-screen analog projection televisions by Zenith Electronics, citing A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03078 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-01-30 |
| Published | 2025-05-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Zenith Electronics |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Zenith large-screen analog projection televisions | The projection televisions recalled in this expansion and the earlier program have 46-60 inch screens and were manufactured from April 1995 through July 1997, and August 1998 through November 1998. The date of manufacture can be found on the white label on the back of the set. These televisions were manufactured in Mexico. Projection televisions manufactured after 1998 are not included in this recall.
Reason
A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Zenith-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Large-Screen-Analog-Projection-Televisions-
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