CPSC, Sharp Electronics Corp. Announce Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions
Source: CPSC Recall #05161
Recall Date
2005-04-21
Manufacturer
Sharp Electronics Corp., of Mahwah, N.J.
Units Affected
About 373,000
Products Involved
27-Inch Sharp Conventional Tube (CRT) televisions
Hazard
The power button can break, allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials, such as crayons, metal objects or straws, can ignite posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these recalled televisions and contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for a free repair.
Reported Injuries
Sharp has received 23 reports of fires. One incident is reported to have resulted in $20,000 in property damage. The others resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
The recalled televisions were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide, from March 2001 through February 2005, for about $250.
Manufactured In
Mexico
Full Recall Description
The recalled 27-inch Sharp conventional tube televisions include models 27RS50, 27RS100 and CSR5027. The model number can be found on the label on the back of the television.
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