Sharp recalls 2,000 TVs

Electronics company Sharp and distributor Mitsui Vietnam on Monday announced a recall of more than 2,000 imported cathode-ray tube TV sets with suspect switches.

The recall is for: model 21S-FX10V with serial numbers M807512614 and M809516007; model 29S-FX10V with serial numbers M807511212 and M808511691 (sold since August 2008); model 29L-FG1BV with serial numbers C808512390 and C808512641; and model 29Q-FG1V with serial numbers C808512239 and C808512370 (sold in the market since September 2008).

The fault may damage the TV or, in some cases, cause it to overheat.

Customers can contact Sharp’s customer care center at 1-800-1599 for further information.

Mai Phuong

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