The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18081·Announced 2018-01-19

Panasonic Recalls 55-Inch Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard

Panasonic is recalling 55-inch flat screen televisions with tabletop swivel stands because the mounting screws can loosen, causing the TV to tip over and potentially injure or kill children.

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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Panasonic Corporation of North America is recalling approximately 755 Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands in the United States. An additional 130 units were sold in Canada. The televisions are black with "Panasonic" printed on the front and have the model number TH055LRU50 printed on a tag on the back. The swivel stands are glossy black and measure 50.5 inches long by 32 inches tall by 11.1 inches deep.

The recall is due to a tip-over hazard. The mounting screws that connect the swivel stand to the television can come loose, causing the television to tip over and fall off the stand unexpectedly. This poses serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. No injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with this recall.

The televisions and swivel stands were sold to hotels, government buildings, and schools from July 2012 through March 2014 for about $1,825. 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. Panasonic can be reached toll-free at 855-772-8324 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.panasonic.com.

The recalled product

Product
Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands
Manufacturer
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Televisions
Hazard
Affected units
755

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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