CPSC, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Announce Recall of Combination TV/VCRs

Active Recall Announced July 30, 2004 CPSC #04190

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CPSC, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Announce Recall of Combination TV/VCRs is CPSC recall #04190, announced on July 30, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled combination TV/VCRs are gray/black and have these brand names: Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, or JCPenney. The cabinets have ventilation holes in the top rear of the cabinet. Only the 13" and 20" Combination TV/VCR sets manufactured between January 1, 1995, and December 30, 1995, are recalled. These sets can be identified by the model number which appears on the front and rear of the cabinet. The following model numbers are included in this recall: Brand Model Panasonic 13-inch models: PV-M1325, PV-M1345, PVM1365AD, AG-513B 20-inch models: PV-M2025, PV-M2035, PV-M2045, PV-M2065, AG-520B Quasar 13-inch model: VV-1305 20-inch models: VV-2005T, VV-2005, VV-2025 Thomson (RCA) 13-inch models: T13015BC, T13018BC 20-inch models: T20015BC, T20018BC, T20020BC JCPenney 20-inch model: 685-0879 The remedy is consumers should contact panasonic, quasar, rca, and jcpenney to receive a free retrofit kit to cover the ventilation holes and prevent lifting from this area.. Affected brand: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, New Jersey.

Hazard

The recalled combination TV/VCRs are gray/black and have these brand names: Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, or JCPenney. The cabinets have ventilation holes in the top rear of the cabinet. Only the 13" and 20" Combination TV/VCR sets manufactured between January 1, 1995, and December 30, 1995, are recalled. These sets can be identified by the model number which appears on the front and rear of the cabinet. The following model numbers are included in this recall: Brand Model Panasonic 13-inch models: PV-M1325, PV-M1345, PVM1365AD, AG-513B 20-inch models: PV-M2025, PV-M2035, PV-M2045, PV-M2065, AG-520B Quasar 13-inch model: VV-1305 20-inch models: VV-2005T, VV-2005, VV-2025 Thomson (RCA) 13-inch models: T13015BC, T13018BC 20-inch models: T20015BC, T20018BC, T20020BC JCPenney 20-inch model: 685-0879

Affected products

Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, and JCPenney Combination TV/VCRs

Recalled brands

Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, New Jersey

Remedy

Consumers should contact Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, and JCPenney to receive a free retrofit kit to cover the ventilation holes and prevent lifting from this area.

Recall date

July 30, 2004

Categories

Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #04190?

CPSC recall #04190 covers CPSC, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Announce Recall of Combination TV/VCRs, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 30, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled combination TV/VCRs are gray/black and have these brand names: Panasonic, Quasar, RCA, or JCPenney. The cabinets have ventilation holes in the top rear of the cabinet. Only the 13" and 20" Combination TV/VCR sets manufactured between January 1, 1995, and December 30, 1995, are recalled. These sets can be identified by the model number which appears on the front and rear of the cabinet. The following model numbers are included in this recall: Brand Model Panasonic 13-inch models: PV-M1325, PV-M1345, PVM1365AD, AG-513B 20-inch models: PV-M2025, PV-M2035, PV-M2045, PV-M2065, AG-520B Quasar 13-inch model: VV-1305 20-inch models: VV-2005T, VV-2005, VV-2025 Thomson (RCA) 13-inch models: T13015BC, T13018BC 20-inch models: T20015BC, T20018BC, T20020BC JCPenney 20-inch model: 685-0879

What is the remedy for recall #04190?

The CPSC remedy for recall #04190 is consumers should contact panasonic, quasar, rca, and jcpenney to receive a free retrofit kit to cover the ventilation holes and prevent lifting from this area.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Announce Recall of Combination TV/VCRs on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Matsushita-Electric-Corporation-of-America-Announce-Recall-of-Combination-TVVCRs-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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