VIZIO E-Series 39-inch and 42-inch televisions
CPSC Recall #14-251 — August 6, 2014
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