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

Recall 18-081 · January 19, 2018 · Panasonic

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-081 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 19, 2018
Brand
Panasonic
Category
Phones, computers and electronics
Products
Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands
Hazard
Tip-Over Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-oversSuffocation and strangulation
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 755 in the U.S. (In addition, 130 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
January 19, 2018

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands · About 755 in the U.S. (In addition, 130 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J..

Consumer contact

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. ?

Recall history and context

Panasonic appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Panasonic recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 36 recalls in the phones, computers and electronics category, 5 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands (About 755 in the U.S. (In addition, 130 were sold in Canada) units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Tip-Over Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 19, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.