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IBM monitors: G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models

Published June 19, 2025 · Recall initiated: August 29, 2003

What's the hazard

The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these monitors immediately and contact the IBM Repair Center to confirm whether their monitor is covered by the recall. Consumers with a recalled unit will receive a free inspection and repair or a replacement unit.

Recall details

Brand
LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan
Manufacturer
LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan
Distributor
IBM, MicroTouch Systems, and major retail stores nationwide, including Best Buy, CompUSA, Office Max, and Radio Shack, sold the monitors, from June 1997 through December 1998, for about $370.
Country
US
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