Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions
CPSC recall 06536. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Arcing by capacitors inside the left and right side of the back cabinets of these TVs can pose a safety risk.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately turn off the Ambilight feature (see instructions in the picture) and contact Philips for instructions on how to receive free in-home service to have their TV repaired for free.
CPSC recall 06536 has the recall date 16 Mar 2006. The notice names the firm Philips Consumer Electronics North America. The recall has about 11,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. CPSC gives the product type Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Philips has received nine reports of arcing by the capacitors. The results of such incidents were contained within the TVs, due to the use of flame retardant materials, resulting only in damage to the TV. There have been no injuries reported. |
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| Units | 11,800 |
| Description | The recall involves only certain 42- and 50-inch, 2005 model Philips branded Plasma Flat Panel Televisions with Ambilight technology, which is an ambient lighting feature that projects a soft light onto the wall behind the TV to enhance the display. They were manufactured with the following model, date codes, and serial numbers: Model Display Type Production Began Production Ended Beginning Serial Range Ending Serial Range 42PF9630A/37 Plasma April 2005 July 2005 AG1A0518xxxxxx AG1A0528xxxxxx 50PF9630A/37 Plasma May 2005 August 2005 AG1A0519xxxxxx AG1A0533xxxxxx 50PF9630A/37 Plasma June 2005 August 2005 YA1A0523xxxxxx YA1A0534xxxxxx 50PF9830A/37 Plasma June 2005 August 2005 AG1A0526xxxxxx AG1A0533xxxxxx The model and serial numbers can be found on the back of the TV on the label that looks like the example in the picture: The serial number can also be obtained by pushing the following keystrokes on the remote control: 123654, after which a customer service menu ("CSM") will be displayed on the screen. In the menu, line 03 displays the type number and line 04 displays the production code (identical to the serial number of the set). Press the MENU button on the remote to exit the… |
| Product | Plasma Flat Panel Televisions with Ambilight Feature, About 11,800, Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas |
| Sold at | Consumer electronic stores nationwide from June 2005 through January 2006 for between $3,000 and $5,000. |
| Manufacturer | Philips Consumer Electronics North America |
| Made in | Belgium, Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,800Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Philips Consumer Electronics North America
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06536. https://recallregister.com/product/3405-philips-consumer-electronics-recalls-plasma-flat-panel-televisions/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06536 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Philips has received nine reports of arcing by the capacitors. The results of such incidents were contained within the TVs, due to the use of flame retardant materials, resulting only in damage to the TV. There have been no injuries reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Consumer electronic stores nationwide from June 2005 through January 2006 for between $3,000 and $5,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06536?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,800
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Belgium, Mexico