CPSC2012-10-02
Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury
Haier America Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and detach the TV from the stand and keep both the TV and the base in a safe location. Consumers should contact Haier America to request a free replacement stand neck to be used with the original base. Consumers with a wall-mounted TV may continue to use it but should request a free replacement stand neck in case the TV is used with the stand in the future.
Sold at
Fry's Electronics and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $450.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
Haier America and CPSC have received 184 reports of the TV stand's neck cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Haier America Trading 42-inch LED Televisions
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Haier America toll-free at (877) 813-8516 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Saturday and between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Sundays. Consumers can visit the firm's website at www.haieramerica.com and click on Product Recalls.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Haier-America-Recalls-42-inch-LED-TVs-Due-to-Risk-of-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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