Haier America Recalls 42-Inch LED-TVs Due To Risk Of Injury

May 12, 2013

Product photo of a Haier LED TV currently being recalled

Units: About 5,000

Importer: Haier America Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.

Manufacturer: Ka Po International Industrial Co., of Hong Kong

Hazard: The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.

Incidents/Injuries: Haier America and CPSC have received 174 reports of the TV stand's neck cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Models Involved and Dates Sold:

  • LE42B1380 - Sep 2011 through Mar 2012

Sold At: Fry's Electronics and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $450.

Manufactured in: China

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.

Consumer Contact:

For additional information, contact Haier America at (877) 337-3639 anytime.

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 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

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