Fire Threat Sparks Television Recall, Loewe Recalls Faulty CRT Sets Options

[mtv]

THOUSANDS of Loewe brand televisions are being recalled because of a potential fire risk.

Affected television sets include a wide range of Loewe 100Hz models produced between March 1999 and October 2001.

"In the framework of continuous quality checks it was discovered that, in picture tube TV sets from the production period March 1999 to October 2001, faults could arise at certain soldered points which could lead to overheating of the set and, in the worst case, to a danger of fire," Loewe said.

NSW Fair Trading Minister Linda Burney said an estimated 4700 of the affected televisions were sold in the state.

She said there had recently been a report in Victoria of a fire in a Loewe 100Hz model television.

"Consumers with a Loewe television that is between six and eight years old are urged to immediately disconnect it and contact the company to determine if their set needs fixing," Ms Burney said.

The company will arrange for a free home inspection and repair of affected televisions.

Information on affected televisions is available by calling a hotline on 1800 661 922 or online.

More info on the Loewe website HERE

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[zorg]

wow i'd be worried if I was AE.....