Sharp 32-inch LCD TVs Recalled Due to Stand Neck Support Breakage Risk
Sharp is recalling about 9,000 32-inch LCD TVs because the stand's neck support can break, causing the TV to tip over and pose a risk of injury.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tip-over injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Sharp Electronics Corporation is recalling about 9,000 Sharp 32-inch LCD TVs with model number LC-32SB28UT. The recall involves units manufactured in China with manufacture dates of March 2010 through April 2010. The model number, serial number, and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back of the unit. The specific serial number ranges included in this recall are 0028 32837 through 0028 35190, 0048 57501 through 0048 59020, 0048 61401 through 0048 64020, and 0048 72001 through 0048 78800. No other model or serial number is included in this recall.
The hazard is that the TV stand's neck support can break, which can cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The affected TVs were sold at major retail stores nationwide from March 2010 through August 2010 for about $550. Consumers should immediately contact Sharp to arrange for a free replacement stand neck support. For additional information, consumers can contact Sharp at (800) 291-4289 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.sharpusa.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sharp 32-inch LCD-TVs
- Manufacturer
- Sharp Electronics Corporation, of Mahwah, N.J.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Television
- Affected units
- 9,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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