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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2018-01-19

Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard

Is my product affected?

Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands

  • Brand Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Panasonic has recalled 55-inch LED/LCD flat screen televisions with tabletop swivel stands (model TH055LRU50) intended for use in hotels, government buildings, and schools. The mounting screws connecting the swivel stand to the television can loosen, causing the television to tip over and fall unexpectedly, creating a serious risk of injury or death to children.

Consumers who have the swivel stand should immediately detach it and place the television in a safe location away from children. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should contact Panasonic for a free repair kit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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