Abstract: The present invention provides: a method and apparatus for producing a press molded article from a sheet that contains carbon fibers and a thermoplastic resin, said method and apparatus having improved production efficiency by reducing the heating time; and a press molded article which contains carbon fibers and a thermoplastic resin and is prevented from deterioration in the properties inherent in the starting materials. The present invention provides a press molded article containing carbon fibers and a thermoplastic resin, which is characterized in that: (i) the carbon fibers are contained in an amount of 5-50 vol % in 100 vol % of the press molded article; (ii) the press molded article has a volume resistivity of from 5×10?3 to 1×10?1 ?·cm; and (iii) the press molded article has a thickness of 0.25-30 mm.