Haier® 42-inch LED TVs
CPSC Recall #13-002 — October 1, 2012
Product
Haier® 42-inch LED TVs
Description
The support neck on the TV stand can break. If this happens the TV can fall. More than 180 cracks, breaks reported.
Hazard
The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Incidents / Injuries
Haier America and CPSC have received 184 reports of the TV stand's neck cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 5,000
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.
Manufactured In
China