CPSC recall 09-183, announced April 2, 2009, covers Best Buy Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD model IS-LCDTV26 televisions (about 13,300 units). The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 233-0462, or go to www.bestbuy.com.
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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.
Affected model numbers
This recall involves Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD televisions, model number IS-LCDTV26.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the back of the television
andthe bottom front
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- August 2005 through June 2006
- Where sold
- Best Buy, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $800
Why it was recalled
The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Best Buy has received two reports of fires that included damage to the television and wall. One consumer reported minor burns to the hands.
Official remedy
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.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 233-0462, or go to www.bestbuy.com.
- 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
- Best Buy
- Recall number
- 09-183
- Units
- About 13,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Best Buy stores nationwide, at www.bestbuy.com, and www.bestbuyforbusiness.com from August 2005 through June 2006 for about $800.
- Importer
- Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD model IS-LCDTV26 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
- 13,300 units: the 119th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 153 of 221 home electronics recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 94 of 221 home electronics recalls.
- Brand history
- Best Buy is named in 9 CPSC notices in this index, from 1996 to 2026. This recall is the 4th. The one before: Best Buy Remote Control (07-110, Feb 2007).
- Time on sale
- 11 months. Recalled 34 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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
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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