CPSC recall · Reported January 19, 2018
Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over 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-ove…
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.j. recalled This recall involves Panasonic 55-inch, LED/LCD flat screen televisions with a tabletop s….
Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard was recalled by Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.j. in January 19, 2018. Reason: The mounting screws that connect the swivel stand to the television can come loose and cause the television t…. Remedy: Consumers using the swivel stand should immediately detach it, place the television in a …. Verify recall #18081 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The mounting screws that connect the swivel stand to the television can come loose and cause the television t….
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- agency class
- January 19, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18081 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18081 |
| Date reported | January 19, 2018 |
| Date initiated | January 19, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 755 in the U.S. (In addition, 130 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers using the swivel stand should immediately detach it, place the television in a safe location away from children and con…
- Check the recall number (18081) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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