Moderate Recalled September 4, 2014 About 27,000 units Updated May 28, 2015

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

Tip-overImpact / crash

The 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.

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

What to do now

Repair

Consumers using the stand assembly (neck and base) should immediately detach it, place the television in a safe location and contact AmTRAN Video for a replacement stand neck. Consumers with wall-mounted televisions should request the replacement neck in case the stand assembly is needed for future use.

Contact: AmTRAN Video toll-free at (855) 328-6650 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.jvc-tv.com and click on the Safety Notice tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

About this recall

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.

Product photos

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

Photos: U.S. CPSC