VIZIO Recalls to Repair 39- and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over

VIZIO E-Series 39-inch and 42-inch televisions

Date of Recall

2014-08-06

CPSC Release Number

14-251

Manufactured In

China and Mexico

Units

About 245,000

Distributor

VIZIO Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

Manufacturer

AmTRAN Technology Company Ltd., of Taipei City, Taiwan

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

The stand assembly can fail and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer.

Injuries/Incidents

VIZIO has received 51 reports of the recalled televisions tipping over. No injuries have been reported.

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. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:

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.

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.

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