Product Recall Number: 14-251
Why was VIZIO E-Series 39-inch and 42-inch televisions recalled?
The stand assembly can fail and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer.
Product Recall Number: 14-251
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-08-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: VIZIO E-Series 39-inch and 42-inch televisions
Description: The stand assembly can fail on the VIZIO E-Series flat panel televisions and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly. This poses a risk of injury to the consumer
Hazard Description: The stand assembly can fail and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 245,000
Incidents: VIZIO has received 51 reports of the recalled televisions tipping over. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers using the stand assembly should immediately detach the stand, place the television in a safe location and contact VIZIO for a replacement stand assembly. Consumers with wall-mounted televisions should request the replacement stand assembly in case the stand is needed for future use.
Sold At: Best Buy, Meijer, Target, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide , online at Amazon.com, Costco.com, Meijer.com, Sams.com and other internet retailers from December 2013 through June 2014 for between $370 and $450.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China and Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed