VIZIO E-Series 39-inch and 42-inch televisions

CPSC Recall #14-251 — August 6, 2014

Recall #14-251 Date: August 6, 2014 Remedy: Repair

Product

VIZIO E-Series 39-inch and 42-inch televisions

Description

The stand assembly can fail on the VIZIO E-Series flat panel televisions and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly. This poses a risk of injury to the consumer

Hazard

The stand assembly can fail and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer.

Incidents / Injuries

VIZIO has received 51 reports of the recalled televisions tipping over. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers using the stand assembly should immediately detach the stand, place the television in a safe location and contact VIZIO for a replacement stand assembly. Consumers with wall-mounted televisions should request the replacement stand assembly in case the stand is needed for future use.

Units Affected

About 245,000

Sold At

Best Buy, Meijer, Target, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide , online at Amazon.com, Costco.com, Meijer.com, Sams.com and other internet retailers from December 2013 through June 2014 for between $370 and $450.

Manufactured In

China and Mexico