CPSC2014-08-06
VIZIO Recalls to Repair 39- and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over
AmTRAN Technology Company Ltd., of Taipei City, Taiwan
Hazard
The stand assembly can fail and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers using the stand assembly should immediately detach the stand, place the television in a safe location and contact VIZIO for a replacement stand assembly. Consumers with wall-mounted televisions should request the replacement stand assembly in case the stand is needed for future use.
Sold at
Best Buy, Meijer, Target, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide, online at Amazon.com, Costco.com, Meijer.com, Sams.com and other internet retailers from December 2013 through June 2014 for between $370 and $450.
Affected count
About 245,000
Injuries reported
VIZIO has received 51 reports of the recalled televisions tipping over. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China, Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
VIZIO E-Series 39-inch and 42-inch televisions
Consumer contact
VIZIO toll-free at (855) 472-7450 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website www.vizio.com and click on "Safety Notice" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/VIZIO-Recalls-to-Repair-39-and-42-Inch-E-Series-Flat-Panel-TelevisionsDon't want to check this manually?
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