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Van Gogh Plasma Television
- Starting date:
- July 2, 2013
- Posting date:
- July 2, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-34361
Affected products
Van Gogh Plasma Television
Product description
This recall involves the Van Gogh 42-inch plasma television identified by model number 1700 and product number PVQ42VGB. The televisions were manufactured in October 2007.
Hazard identified
The recalled products are not authorized to bear the TUV Rheinland certification mark.
Vision Quest has not received any reports of injuries or damage.
Health Canada has received one report of a melted plug with no subsequent injury or damage.
Number sold
Approximately 2,400 units of the recall televisions were sold in Canada at Wacky’s, Future Shop and Staples.
Time period sold
The recalled televisions were sold from 2007 through 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Dolby Laboratories
San Francisco
California
UNITED STATES
- Importer
-
Vision Quest
Hagersville
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled televisions and dispose of them according to their local municipal requirements. The importer is no longer in business.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the Electrical Safety Authority's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.