IBM Monitors (LiteOn) – Display Malfunction (2003)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
IBM monitors: G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models
Brand
LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
LiteOn Technology, of Taipei, Taiwan is recalling IBM monitors: G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models. The hazard is: The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled IBM monitors include the G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models. The G51 and G51t monitors have the following model numbers on a label on the back of the unit: 6541-02N, 6541-02E, 6541-02S, 6541-Q0N, 6541-Q0E, and 6541-Q0S. The label on the back of the recalled G51 models also has a date of manufacture between June 1997 and September 1998. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units, which were manufactured in China, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026