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Product Recall Number: 79-044

Why was "Sears" brand 19-inch portable color television sets recalled?

The sets were manufactured with an electrical resistor which may overheat, possibly causing an internal fire which could spread to other combustible materials. 

"Sears" brand 19-inch portable color television sets
Here's product recall specific data for "Sears" brand 19-inch portable color television sets.

  • Product Recall Number: 79-044

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  • Date: 1979-08-29

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  • Name Of Product: "Sears" brand 19-inch portable color television sets

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 30) -- Sears, Roebuck and Co. today announced a repair program to correct a potential fire hazard in 21,000 of its 19-inch portable color television sets. The program is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The sets were manufactured with an electrical resistor which may overheat, possibly causing an internal fire which could spread to other combustible materials. The sets were sold from 1973 through 1975. Sears has received consumer reports of five fires in the television sets. No injuries have been reported. The sets were sold nationwide under the "Sears" brand name for approximately $490. They can be identified by one of the following model numbers on the back of the cabinet: 564.41990300, 564.419913000, 564.41991301, 564.41991302 or 564.41991303. No other sets are involved. Consumers should contact their local Sears store or service center to arrange for free repairs. To verify model numbers, consumers also may contact CPSC's toll-free Hotline 800-638-2772.

  • Hazard Description: The sets were manufactured with an electrical resistor which may overheat, possibly causing an internal fire which could spread to other combustible materials. 

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: Approximately 21,000

  • Incidents: Sears has received consumer reports of five fires in the television sets. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should contact their local Sears store or service center to arrange for free repairs.

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  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

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  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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