CPSC, IBM Announce Recall to Repair Computer Monitors
Source: CPSC Recall #03088
Recall Date
2003-03-04
Manufacturer
IBM, of Armonk, N.Y.
Units Affected
56,000
Products Involved
IBM G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT Computer Monitors
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 at (800) 426-7378 anytime for a free inspection and repair or replacement.
Reported Injuries
IBM has received five reports of monitors overheating and smoking, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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
ChinaMalaysia
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 1997. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units.
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