AmTRAN Video Recalls to Repair 42-Inch JVC Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-09-04). Hazards: tip over, impact injury. Models: EM42FTR. About 27,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14270 |
| Published | 2014-09-04 |
| Last updated | 2015-05-28 |
| Product category | Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas |
| Products | JVC 42-inch flat panel televisions |
| Firm named in the title | AmTRAN Video |
| Firms | AmTRAN Video Corporation, of Irvine, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 27,000 |
| Model numbers | EM42FTR |
| Hazard classes | tip over, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
| Sold | BJ's Wholesale, Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, and other retail stores nationwide, online at Walmart.com, Costco.com, and other internet retailers from February 2014 through August 2014 for between $370 and $470. |
Description
This recall involves JVC 42-inch, Emerald Series Full HD 1080P LED flat panel televisions, model EM42FTR and serial number beginning with "T". The flat panel televisions are black with "JVC" printed in the lower center of the television front. Model and serial numbers are located on the bottom left on the back of the television.
Hazard
The neck of the stand can crack and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers using the stand assembly (neck and base) should immediately detach it, place the television in a safe location and contact AmTRAN Video for a replacement stand neck. Consumers with wall-mounted televisions should request the replacement neck in case the stand assembly is needed for future use.
Incidents and injuries
JVC has received 16 reports of cracked television stand necks. No injuries have been reported.
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