Overhead Projector Recalled by 3M
CPSC recall 96097. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC recall 96097 has the recall date 21 Apr 1996. The notice names the firm 3M. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Projectors.
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| Description | Overhead Projector Recalled by 3M NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles April 24, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 96-097 CPSC and 3M Announce Overhead Projector Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the 3M Visual Systems Division of Austin, Texas, is announcing the voluntary recall of about 15,000 Series 4400 overhead projectors. Heat generated from the lamp of a projector with a dislocated reflector can potentially damage the projector's power cord, creating an electric shock hazard. Heat produced by the internal projection lamp can warp the projector's reflector severely enough to cause the reflector to slip from its securing bracket and fall into the projector body. As a result, the bottom of the projector could become very hot to the touch. If the power cord is in contact with the bottom of the projector, damage to the power cord insulation could expose electric wires, creating an electric shock hazard. 3M is not aware of any injuries or property damage in connection with the faulty projectors. The… |
| Product | 3M overhead projectors, Projectors |
| Manufacturer | 3M |
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- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Projectors
- CPSC recalls of 1996
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1996: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1996
- 138
- Recalls of 1996 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 1996 in the category Projectors
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name 3M
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 96097. https://recallregister.com/product/5781-overhead-projector-recalled-by-3m/. 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 96097 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 96097 has no incident or injury text.