VIZIO Recalls to Repair 39- and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over
Recall Summary
Name of Product: VIZIO E-Series 39-inch and 42-inch televisions
Hazard: The stand assembly can fail and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer.
Remedy: Repair. 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.
Consumer Contact: VIZIO toll-free at (855) 472-7450 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website www.vizio.com and click on “Safety Notice” for more information
Description: This recall involves Vizio E-series 39- and 42-inch Full-Array LED flat panel televisions. The flat panel televisions are black with “VIZIO” printed in the lower right corner of the television front and the VIZIO logo in the center of the back. A full list of model and serial numbers included in the recall can be found here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/VIZIO-Recalls-to-Repair-39-and-42-Inch-E-Series-Flat-Panel-Televisions/ Model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the television.
Incidents/Injuries: VIZIO has received 51 reports of the recalled televisions tipping over. No injuries have been reported.
Units: About 245,000
