Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 90108. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC recall 90108 has the recall date 8 Jun 1990. The notice names the firm Protecto. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Computer Equipment.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: June 12, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-108 Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- Protecto Enterprises of Barrington, IL is recalling 2,500 Zenith Data Systems Model ZVM122-T monochrome computer monitors because of electric shock hazards to consumers, and possible fire and electrical damage to computers on which they are installed. Two fires have been reported involving these monitors. The model ZVM122-T computer monitors were developed for Federal use, and later prepared for consumer use by Protecto Enterprises. These units were sold primarily by mail order by Protecto and by Electrified Discounters of Hamden, CT in 1988-1989. Consumers having a Zenith Data Systems ZVM122-T should immediately and carefully turn off the unit and unplug it, avoiding contact with any metal parts of the cabinet or plug. The model number can be found on the back of the unit, after the unit has first been carefully unplugged. All known purchasers are… |
| Product | Computer Equipment |
| Product | Zenith Data Systems monochrome computer monitors |
| Manufacturer | Protecto; Zenith |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1990: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1990
- 78
- Recalls of 1990 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 1990 in the category Computer Equipment
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Protecto
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 May 1982 | Squeeze Toys Recalled by Reliance |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 90108. https://recallregister.com/product/4952-computer-monitors-recalled-for-electrocution-and-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 90108 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 90108 has no incident or injury text.
- How many CPSC recalls name Protecto?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Protecto. This recall is 1 of them.