Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 13002 · Oct 2, 2012 · Haier America
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13002
- Date
- Oct 2, 2012
- Company
- Haier America
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Haier America Trading 42-inch LED Televisions
- Product type
- Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Tip-over
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.
What can happen
The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled haier america trading 42-inch led televisions?
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.
What is 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.
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.