Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8233.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8233.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8233.
Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email prodisplaysupport@us.panasonic.com or online at www.panasonic.com and click on “ANNOUNCEMENT” for more information. ?
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a furniture recall: Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard. The notice was published on January 19, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 755 units are potentially affected.