CPSC recall 05-130, announced March 9, 2005, covers JVC Americas Rear-projection televisions (26,500 units). An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately contact JVC for further instructions and to schedule a free in-home service. Recall contact: call (800) 252-5722, or go to www.jvc.com/support/notification.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled 52-inch and 61-inch JVC rear projection televisions were manufactured between May 2004 and November 2004. The televisions have the following model and serial numbers: HD-52Z575: 10980014 through 16980772HD-52Z575: 16986471 through 16989999HD-52Z585: 10980031 through 16981502HD-61Z575: 10980031 through 16982712 HD-61Z585: 10980031 through 16980942 The model and serial numbers can be found on the back of the television in the lower center portion of the unit. The JVC logo appears on the front of the television.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the television in the lower center portion of the unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2004 through January 2005
- Price paid
- $3,000 to $5,500
Why it was recalled
An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
JVC has received two reports of incidents, including one case of melted television parts and one case of a minor television fire. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact JVC for further instructions and to schedule a free in-home service. JVC is contacting registered consumers directly via regular mail and e-mail to arrange a free at-home service.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 252-5722, or go to www.jvc.com/support/notification.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- JVC Americas
- Manufacturer
- JVC Americas Corp., of Wayne, N.J.
- Recall number
- 05-130
- Units
- 26,500
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Consumer electronic stores nationwide, from July 2004 through January 2005, for between $3,000 and $5,500.
Rear-projection televisions
CPSC product type: Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 26,500 units: the 100th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 153 of 221 home electronics recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 7 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call JVC at (800) 252-5722 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET any day or log on to the company's Web site at www.jvc.com/support/notification
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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