Name of Product: 27-Inch Sharp Conventional Tube (CRT) televisions
Manufacturer: Sharp Electronics Corp., of Mahwah, N.J.
Hazard: Power button can break allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials such as crayons, metal objects or straws can ignite posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Sharp has received 23 reports of fires. One incident is reported to have resulted in $20,000 in property damage. The others resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled 27-inch Sharp conventional tube televisions include models 27RS50, 27RS100 and CSR5027. The model number can be found on the label on the back of the television.
Sold at: The recalled televisions were sold at electronics retailers, department stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from March 2001 through February 2005 for about $250.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these recalled televisions and contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Call Sharp Electronics Corp. at (800) 291-4289 anytime or log onto the firm’s Web site at
www.sharpusa.com/tv - consumers can also email Sharp at
TV@sharpsec.com 
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