-
Picture of recalled LED TV -
Detail of recalled LED TV label and its location on the back of the TV
The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
For more information, contact Haier America toll-free at (855) 424-3788 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET. Consumers can also visit the firm's website anytime at www.haierappliances.com and click on Product Recalls.
Recall Details
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2012 Release #13-002 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 813-8516 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Haier® 42-inch LED TVs
Units: About 5,000
Importer: Haier America Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: Haier America and CPSC have received 184 reports of the TV stand's neck cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Haier 42-inch LED TVs with model number LE42B1380. "Haier" is printed on the front of the TV and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the unit.
Sold at: Fry's Electronics and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $450.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and detach the TV from the stand and keep both the TV and the base in a safe location. Consumers should contact Haier America to request a free replacement stand neck to be used with the original base. Consumers with a wall-mounted TV may continue to use it but should request a free replacement stand neck in case the TV is used with the stand in the future.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Haier America toll-free at (877) 813-8516 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Saturday and between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Sundays. Consumers can visit the firm's website at www.haieramerica.com and click on Product Recalls.
Haier 42-inch LED TV Model LE42B13800
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Related Recalls
The recalled noise-reducing earmuffs can develop cracks in the colored portion of the plastic cups, posing a risk of overexposure to loud noise and sound.
A crack can occur between the PA-10B AC Power Adapter’s upper and lower cases. The upper and lower cases can separate completely and expose electrical wiring, posing electrical shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
The recalled charge station can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The USB charger’s cable can become damaged or break over time, posing burn and electric shock hazards.
The laptop AC adapters can overheat and spark, posing burn and fire hazards.
The adapters’ male connector can become loose, overheat, and melt into the GPU, posing fire and burn hazards.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
