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Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on Best BuyApr 2, 2009
Recalled Insignia Television
Recalled Insignia Television
Model Number Location
Model Number Location

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Hazard

The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

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.

Incidents & 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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Best Buy stores nationwide, at www.bestbuy.com, and www.bestbuyforbusiness.com from August 2005 through June 2006 for about $800.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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