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Tip-overSeptember 4, 2014CPSC #14270

AmTRAN Video Recalls to Repair 42-Inch JVC Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over

Product
Televisions
Units affected
27,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

JVC has received 16 reports of cracked television stand necks. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was 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.

Photos

JVC Emerald series television, model EM42FTR (front)JVC Emerald series television, model EM42FTR (back)
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