Product Recall Number: 05-531
Why was Hewlett-Packard (HP) L2035 Flat Panel Monitor recalled?
A ground clip inside the back plastic panel of these monitors can be incorrectly installed, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 05-531
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2005-01-13
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Hewlett-Packard (HP) L2035 Flat Panel Monitor
Description: The recall involves only the HP L2035 Flat Panel Monitor with serial numbers ranging from CNP352Y001 to CNP423Y1HS. The model number is displayed at the bottom, center of the monitor's bezel, just above the control buttons. The recalled monitors were produced from December 2003 through June 2, 2004.
Hazard Description: A ground clip inside the back plastic panel of these monitors can be incorrectly installed, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 15,000
Incidents: Philips has received one report of a consumer receiving an electrical shock from one of these monitors. The consumer was not injured.
Remedy: Consumers should unplug the monitor and either use a different computer to go to the recall Web site or contact the HP L2035 Recall Helpdesk for instructions on how to determine if their monitor is affected by this recall program. If affected, consumers will receive instructions for getting their monitor tested and repaired or replaced at no cost.
Sold At: HP's Web site for business use, and directly to business/corporate accounts. HP and its distributors also resold the monitors to HP's Channel Partners. The recalled monitors were sold by HP from February, 2003 through October, 2004 at retail for about $900.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Philips PC Peripherals, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed