Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-01-19 · 18081
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
18081
Date
2018-01-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
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.