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Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands

CPSC Recall #18-081 — January 19, 2018

Recall #18-081 Date: January 19, 2018 Remedy: Repair

Product

Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands

Description

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.

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.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

About 755 in the U.S. (In addition, 130 were sold in Canada)

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.

Manufacturer

 Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.

Manufactured In

Mexico

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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