CPSC

IBM G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CR Recalled for Fire Hazard

Recalled IBM Computer Monitor
Recalled IBM Computer Monitor

Hazard

The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What You Should Do

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.

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers can log on the company's website at www.ibm.com/pc/g51recall

Products

IBM G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT Computer Monitors

Injuries & Incidents

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.