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CPSC recall 03088

IBM G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT Computer Monitors

On 2025-05-21 the CPSC announced a recall of IBM G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT Computer Monitors by Ibm, citing the monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number03088
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2003-03-04
Published2025-05-21
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyIbm
DistributionUS

Product

IBM G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT Computer Monitors | The recalled IBM monitors include the G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models. The G51 and G51t monitors have the following model numbers on a label on the back of the unit: 6541-02N, 6541-02E, 6541-02S, 6541-Q0N, 6541-Q0E, and 6541-Q0S. The label on the back of the recalled G51 models also has a date of manufacture between June 1997 and September 1997. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units.

Reason

The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, 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-IBM-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Computer-Monitors-

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