CPSC2018-01-19
Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Hazard
The mounting screws that connect the swivel stand to the television can come loose and cause the television to tip over and fall off the stand unexpectedly, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children.
Remedy
Consumers using the swivel stand should immediately detach it, place the television in a safe location away from children and contact Panasonic for a free repair kit.
Sold at
The television and swivel stands were sold to hotels, government buildings and schools from July 2012 through March 2014 for about $1,825 for the television and the swivel stand.
Affected count
About 755 in the U.S. (In addition, 130 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands
Consumer contact
Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email prodisplaysupport@us.panasonic.com or online at www.panasonic.com and click on “ANNOUNCEMENT” for more information. ?
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Panasonic-Recalls-Flat-Screen-Televisions-and-Swivel-Stands-Due-to-Tip-Over-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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