Insignia TVs recalled for fire hazard

About 13,000 Insignia 26-inch LCD TVs—model IS-LCDTV26, at right— have been recalled by Best Buy and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The sets can catch fire if the LCD TV's power supply fails, says the CPSC report.

The Insignia small-screen models were sold at Best Buy stores nationwide from August 2005 through June 2006. If you suspect your TV could be among the recalled models, unplug it immediately and check the model number on the back. (Click on the image at right for a closer look at how to find the model number information.)

Owners of the recalled TVs should contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462, the company's recall hotline. Best Buy will issue gift cards for the value of a replacement TV.

In general, Insignia-brand TVs have faired well in CR's TV Ratings. Although they're consistently a step below the best sets, they've performed well, especially for the money.

For more on recalls and issues regarding consumer safety, visit the Consumer Reports Safety Blog.