Panasonic PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL DLP Projectors
CPSC Recall #05-604 — September 29, 2005
Product
Panasonic PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL DLP Projectors
Description
The recall involves models PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL, which were sold primarily to commercial users. Units with the following serial numbers may be affected:SH5120010, SH5169001, SH5169002, SH5169003, SH5169004, SH5169005, SH5169006, SH5169007, SH5169008, SH5169009, SH5169010, SH5219001, SH5219003, SH5219004, SH5219005, SH5229001, SH5229003, SH5229004, SH5229005, SH5239001, SH5239002Serial numbers are located on the side panel of the unit.
Hazard
If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded, and a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is a potential for electric shock.
Incidents / Injuries
Panasonic has received two reports of the lamp drive circuit contacting the shield case. No injuries have been reported.
Units Affected
21
Sold At
Authorized Panasonic dealers between January 2005 and June 2005 for about $10,000.
Manufactured In
Japan