CPSC2023-01-12
LG Electronics Recalls Free-Standing 86-Inch Smart Televisions and Stands Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
LG Electronics Reynosa, S.A. de C.V., of Reynosa, Mexico
Hazard
The TV can become unstable while on the assembled stand, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children and others.
Remedy
Consumers using the TV's supporting stand legs should immediately detach it and place the television in a safe location away from children. Contact LG Electronics for instructions on how to inspect the unit and to obtain replacement screws and stand parts, including help from a technician for a free repair. Consumers who wall-mounted their TVs do not need to stop using their TVs.
Sold at
Walmart, Best Buy, Costco and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Bestbuy.com and Costco.com from March 2022 through September 2022 for between $1,100 and $1,900.
Affected count
About 52,000 (In addition, about 1,800 were sold in Canada and about 2,900 were sold in Mexico)
Injuries reported
LG Electronics has received 22 reports of TV stand instability, resulting in 12 reports of tip-overs. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
LG 86-inch smart televisions and stands
Consumer contact
LG Electronics: Text "STAND" to 256-888-9977 or call at 800-243-0000 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, email at 86inchTVstand@lge.com or online at www.lgecares.com/tvstand or online at www.lg.com and click on "Public Notices and Recalls" on the bottom of the page for more information
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/LG-Electronics-Recalls-Free-Standing-86-Inch-Smart-Televisions-and-Stands-Due-to-Serious-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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