[net.general] certain Tektronix terminals present fire hazard

trb (10/20/82)

The following is a copy of a Bell Labs Memo for Supervision:

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October 20, 1982
PRODUCT DEFECT NOTIFICATION:
FIRE HAZARD WITH SOME TEKTRONIX TERMINALS
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Bell Labs has been advised by Tektronix, Inc., that certain
computer display terminals pose a fire hazard.  The material
used in the shield that insulates the power supply of these
terminals is flammable.

If you have a Tektronix 4014, 4104-1, 4015, or 4015-1 terminal,
bearing a serial number ranging between B-10100 and B049999,
please notify ... <local WH person>.  She will obtain a
replacement insulating shield and provide simple instructions
for its installation.

According to Tektronix, the terminals can be used TEMPORARILY
if we take precautions to turn them off:
	o when they are left unattended
	o if there is any sign of smoke or overheating.
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I have NO additional info about this.  If you have such terminals,
talk to Tektronix, don't call me.

	Andy Tannenbaum   Bell Labs  Whippany, NJ   (201) 386-6491