CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 2, 2012

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Haier America toll-free at (877) 813-8516 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Saturday and between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Sundays. Consumers can visit the firm's website at www.haieramerica.com and click on Product Recalls.

Recall Details

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.
Hazard Type
Tip-Over
Injuries
Haier America and CPSC have received 184 reports of the TV stand's neck cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
13002

Product Information

Product Name
Haier America Trading 42-inch LED Televisions
Product Type
Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
Number of Units
About 5,000
Imported By
Haier America Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 813-8516
Website www.haieramerica.com
Full Contact Information

For more information, contact Haier America toll-free at (877) 813-8516 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Saturday and between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Sundays. Consumers can visit the firm's website at www.haieramerica.com and click on Product Recalls.