Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury

Active Recall Announced October 2, 2012 CPSC #13002

Quick answer

Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury is CPSC recall #13002, announced on October 2, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Haier 42-inch LED TVs with model number LE42B1380. "Haier" is printed on the front of the TV and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the unit. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using and detach the tv from the stand and keep both the tv and the base in a safe location. consumers should contact haier america to request a free replacement stand neck to be used with the original base. consumers with a wall-mounted tv may continue to use it but should request a free replacement stand neck in case the tv is used with the stand in the future.. Affected brand: Haier America Trading L.L.C..

Hazard

This recall involves Haier 42-inch LED TVs with model number LE42B1380. "Haier" is printed on the front of the TV and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the unit.

Affected products

Haier America Trading 42-inch LED Televisions

Recalled brands

Haier America Trading L.L.C.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and detach the TV from the stand and keep both the TV and the base in a safe location. Consumers should contact Haier America to request a free replacement stand neck to be used with the original base. Consumers with a wall-mounted TV may continue to use it but should request a free replacement stand neck in case the TV is used with the stand in the future.

Recall date

October 2, 2012

Categories

Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13002?

CPSC recall #13002 covers Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 2, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Haier 42-inch LED TVs with model number LE42B1380. "Haier" is printed on the front of the TV and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the unit.

What is the remedy for recall #13002?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13002 is consumers should immediately stop using and detach the tv from the stand and keep both the tv and the base in a safe location. consumers should contact haier america to request a free replacement stand neck to be used with the original base. consumers with a wall-mounted tv may continue to use it but should request a free replacement stand neck in case the tv is used with the stand in the future.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Haier America Recalls 42-inch LED-TVs Due to Risk of Injury on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Haier-America-Recalls-42-inch-LED-TVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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