Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 13002 · announced October 2, 2012 · Haier America Trading · 5,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Haier 42-inch LED TVs with model number LE42B1380. "Haier" is printed on the front of the TV and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the unit.
The hazard
The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Haier America and CPSC have received 184 reports of the TV stand's neck cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.