InFocus LP120 Projector, ASK Proxima M1 Projector, and SP-LAMP-013 Replacement Lamp Module

CPSC Recall #06-129 — April 3, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number06-129
Recall DateApril 3, 2006
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 1,800 projectors and about 700 replacement lamp modules
ImporterInFocus Corp., of Wilsonville, Ore.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Direct phone and Web sales and by office and business equipment stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2006 for about $1500 for the projectors and $420 for the replacement lamps.

Product

InFocus LP120 Projector, ASK Proxima M1 Projector, and SP-LAMP-013 Replacement Lamp Module

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), InFocus Corp., of Wilsonville, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 1,800 InFocus LP120 Projectors and ASK Proxima M1 Projectors, and about 700 SP-LAMP-013 Replacement Lamp Modules. The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.Name of Product: InFocus LP120 Projector, ASK Proxima M1 Projector, and SP-LAMP-013 Replacement Lamp ModuleUnits: About 1,800 projectors and about 700 replacement lamp modulesImporter: InFocus Corp., of Wilsonville, Ore.Hazard: The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves portable projectors designed for use with laptop computers, and a replacement lamp module sold for use with these projectors. The recalled projector models are InFocus LP120 and ASK Proxima M1 built between October 2005 and January 2006. The model number and serial numbers are written on the bottom of the projectors. They have the following serial numbers: Model LP120 - AJNV541A0001 through AJNV551A0301Model M1 - AKUV546A0001 through AKUV547A0268The recalled replacement lamp module is SP-LAMP-013 built between November 2005 and January 2006. There is no writing on the lamps, but "SP-LAMP-013" is on the label on the box.Sold by: Direct phone and Web sales and by office and business equipment stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2006 for about $1500 for the projectors and $420 for the replacement lamps.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Projector and replacement lamp owners should visit the InFocus Web site for instructions on returning the projector and lamp for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact (877) 398-6086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.infocus.com/service.

Hazard

The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Projector and replacement lamp owners should visit the InFocus Web site for instructions on returning the projector and lamp for a free repair.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.