AmTRAN Video Recalls to Repair 42-Inch JVC Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over
Recall 14270 · Sep 4, 2014 · AmTRAN Video
27,000
units affected
27,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14270
- Date
- Sep 4, 2014
- Company
- AmTRAN Video
- Units affected
- 27,000
- Product
- JVC 42-inch flat panel televisions
- Product type
- Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
This recall involves JVC 42-inch, Emerald Series Full HD 1080P LED flat panel televisions, model EM42FTR and serial number beginning with "T". The flat panel televisions are black with "JVC" printed in the lower center of the television front. Model and serial numbers are located on the bottom left on the back of the television.
What can happen
The neck of the stand can crack and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- JVC has received 16 reports of cracked television stand necks. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jvc 42-inch flat panel televisions?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.