Modern cathode-ray tube sets emit such low X-ray emissions that they are said to pose virtually no risk to consumers.

Is a cathode ray tube dangerous?

CRT monitors are one of the most dangerous pieces of household electronics to disassemble. Know the risks before doing either: Risk of Electrocution: CRT monitors include a high voltage capacitor that can hold a charge long after being unplugged.

What happens if you touch a cathode ray tube?

As such, handling a CRT carries the risk of violent implosion that can hurl glass at great velocity. The face is typically made of thick lead glass or special barium-strontium glass to be shatter-resistant and to block most X-ray emissions. CRTs make up most of the weight of CRT TVs and computer monitors.