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Electronics & Technology/Audio & Entertainment

Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard

Agency Publication Date: January 19, 2018
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Summary

Panasonic has recalled approximately 755 55-inch LED/LCD flat screen televisions (model TH-55LRU50) and their accompanying tabletop swivel stands sold primarily to hotels, schools, and government buildings. The mounting screws connecting the swivel stand to the television can loosen over time, causing the television to tip over and fall off the stand. This recall includes the black television with 'Panasonic' printed on the front and a glossy black swivel stand measuring about 50.5 inches long. Consumers using the stand should immediately detach it and contact Panasonic for a free repair kit.

Risk

The mounting screws can fail, causing the heavy 55-inch television to fall unexpectedly from its stand. This poses a serious risk of entrapment and impact injuries or death, particularly to children who may be near the unit.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the back of your television for a model number tag located in the center; only model number TH-55LRU50 is included in this recall.
  2. Identify the swivel stand by checking for a glossy black finish and a label on the front underside of the base, or a number etched into the metal base.
  3. If you are using the tabletop swivel stand, immediately detach it from the television and place the television in a safe, secure location where it cannot tip over or be reached by children.
  4. Contact Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email prodisplaysupport@us.panasonic.com to receive a free repair kit.
  5. Visit www.panasonic.com and click on 'ANNOUNCEMENT' for additional information and repair instructions.
  6. For further questions regarding this recall, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers using the swivel stand should immediately detach it, place the television in a safe location away from children and contact Panasonic for a free repair kit.

Contact: Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email prodisplaysupport@us.panasonic.com or online at www.panasonic.com and click on “ANNOUNCEMENT” for more information. ?

Affected Products

Product: Panasonic 55-inch LED/LCD flat screen television with tabletop swivel stand
Model:
TH-55LRU50
Date Ranges: July 2012 through March 2014

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18081
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Sold By: The television and swivel stands were sold to hotels, government buildings and schools from July 2012 through March 2014 for about $1,825 for the television and the swivel stand.
Manufactured In: Mexico
Units Affected: About 755 in the U.S. (In addition, 130 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email prodisplaysupport@us.panasonic.com or online at www.panasonic.com and click on “ANNOUNCEMENT” for more information. ?
Agency Last Updated: January 19, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response