IBM color computer monitors
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
IBM is recalling approximately 56,000 of its 9527 series 17-inch color monitors sold since September 1993 for between $1,000 and $3,000. Some monitors may have been incorrectly assembled and could pose an electrical shock hazard if not properly grounded, though IBM has not received any reports of actual electrical shock incidents. The affected models are identified by numbers 9527-001, 9527-011, 9527-T01, 9527-T21, 9527-005, and 9527-015, which can be found inside the front pull-down panel or on the information label on the rear of the monitor.
According to the recall notice, owners of IBM 9527 series color monitors in the United States should call IBM at (800)426-7378 to schedule a no-charge repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
September 22, 1995 Release # 95-171 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, the IBM Personal Computer Company of Somers, N.Y. is announcing a program to repair 56,000 color computer monitors. Some of the monitors may have been incorrectly assembled and, if not properly grounded, may pose a shock hazard.The 17-inch color computer monitors have a 15.4-inch viewable image size. They have been sold directly by IBM, and by authorized IBM resellers for approximately $1000 - $3000 since September 28, 1993. The involved monitors have model numbers 9527-001, 9527-011, 9527-T01, 9527-T21, 9527-005 and 9527-015 located inside the front pull-down panel, or on the information label on the rear of the monitor.IBM, which reported this matter to the CPSC, has not received any reports of electrical shock. Owners of IBM 9527 series color monitors in the United States should call IBM at (800)426-7378 to schedule a no-charge repair. No other IBM monitors or equipment are involved in this action.Media inquiries to IBM can be directed to Keith Lindenburg at 914-697-9711
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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