Toshiba Recalls DVD Home Theater Systems

Washington, D.C. - The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: DVD Home Theater System
Units: About 4,100
Importer: Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC, of Wayne, N.J.

Hazard: A problem in the system's circuit board could pose a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the Toshiba 5-Disk DVD Home Theater System, model number SD-C67HT. The model number can be found on the front of the DVD Player/Receiver to the right of the word "Toshiba." The DVD Home Theater System consists of six speakers, including a subwoofer and a DVD Player/Receiver.

Sold at: Consumer electronics stores nationwide from April 2005 through September 2005, for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $399.99.

Manufactured in: Indonesia

Remedy: Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC directly contacted many of the owners of the affected product. If you have not been contacted, please contact Toshiba at the phone number or Web site address listed below. Upon return of the product, the firm will provide a refund of $440.39.

Consumer Contact: Call Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC at (877) 290-6064 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.tacp.toshiba.com