Recall: 32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2010 Release #10-329 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 291-4289 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Sharp 32-inch LCD-TVs
Units: About 9,000
Manufacturer: Sharp Electronics Corporation, of Mahwah, N.J.
Hazard: The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Sharp 32-inch LCD-TVs with model number LC-32SB28UT. The model number, serial number and manufacture dates of March 2010 through April 2010, are printed on a label on the back of the unit. Serial numbers included in the recall are:
| Serial Number Range |
|---|
| 0028 32837 through 0028 35190 |
| 0048 57501 through 0048 59020 |
| 0048 61401 through 0048 64020 |
| 0048 72001 through 0048 78800 |
No other model or serial number is included in this recall.
Sold by: Major retail stores nationwide from March 2010 through August 2010 for about $550.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Sharp to arrange for a free replacement stand neck support.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sharp at (800) 291-4289 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.sharpusa.com
