CPSC, IBM and LiteOn Technology Announce Expansion of Previously Announced Recall of Computer Monitors
Source: CPSC Recall #03176
Recall Date
2003-08-29
Manufacturer
LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan
Units Affected
63,000 (in addition, 56,000 monitors were recalled in 2003)
Products Involved
IBM monitors: G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models
Hazard
The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these monitors immediately and contact the IBM Repair Center to confirm whether their monitor is covered by the recall. Consumers with a recalled unit will receive a free inspection and repair or a replacement unit.
Reported Injuries
IBM and LiteOn have received seven reports of monitors overheating and smoking, including one report of minor property damage and one report of minor smoke inhalation.
Sold At
IBM, MicroTouch Systems, and major retail stores nationwide, including Best Buy, CompUSA, Office Max, and Radio Shack, sold the monitors, from June 1997 through December 1998, for about $370.
Manufactured In
ChinaUnited KingdomMalaysia
Full Recall Description
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 1998. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units, which were manufactured in China, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28