Best Buy · Recalled
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard
The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 13,300
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $800
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD televisions, model number IS-LCDTV26. The model number is printed on the back of the television and the word "INSIGNIA" is printed on the bottom front. No other Insignia model televisions are involved in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Best Buy stores nationwide, at www.bestbuy.com, and www.bestbuyforbusiness.com from August 2005 through June 2006 for about $800.
- Product type
- Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Incident log
Best Buy has received two reports of fires that included damage to the television and wall. One consumer reported minor burns to the hands.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled televisions and contact the Best Buy hotline to receive a gift card for the value of a replacement television.
For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bestbuy.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 02 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
