CPSC2014-09-04
AmTRAN Video Recalls to Repair 42-Inch JVC Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over
AmTRAN Video Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The neck of the stand can crack and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers using the stand assembly (neck and base) should immediately detach it, place the television in a safe location and contact AmTRAN Video for a replacement stand neck. Consumers with wall-mounted televisions should request the replacement neck in case the stand assembly is needed for future use.
Sold at
BJ's Wholesale, Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, and other retail stores nationwide, online at Walmart.com, Costco.com, and other internet retailers from February 2014 through August 2014 for between $370 and $470.
Affected count
About 27,000
Injuries reported
JVC has received 16 reports of cracked television stand necks. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
JVC 42-inch flat panel televisions
Consumer contact
AmTRAN Video toll-free at (855) 328-6650 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.jvc-tv.com and click on the Safety Notice tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/AmTRAN-Video-Recalls-to-Repair-42-Inch-JVC-Flat-Panel-TelevisionsDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief