Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard
Recall 18081 · Jan 19, 2018 · Panasonic
755
units affected
755
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18081
- Date
- Jan 19, 2018
- Company
- Panasonic
- Units affected
- 755
- Product
- Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
This recall involves Panasonic 55-inch, LED/LCD flat screen televisions with a tabletop swivel stand intended for use in hotels, government buildings and schools. The televisions are black and "Panasonic" is printed on the front. The television's model number is TH055LRU50. The model number is printed on a tag located in the center of the back of the television. The swivel stand is a glossy black color and measures 50.5 inches long by 32 inches tall by 11.1 inches deep. There is a label on the front underside of the base as well as a number etched into the metal.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled panasonic 55-inch flat screen led/lcd televisions with tabletop swivel stands?
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.
What is the 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.
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.