52,000 televisions sold at Walmart and Costco have been recalled for "serious dangers", warn the managers
The CPSC asks you to immediately stop using the televisions.
Watching television is one of the simple pleasures of life. We all have shows that we never want to miss, as well as our favorite films to watch on demand. Whatever your visualization preferences, watching TV is the time to relax and relax, not a while to worry Security risks . However, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has just announced that 52,000 LG electronic televisions were recalled due to "serious dangers". Read the rest to find out which televisions are affected and what you need to do if you are in your living room.
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The televisions were sold by large retailers like Costco and Walmart.
According to an opinion of January 12 of the CPSC, LG Electronics remembers Four models of his 86 -inch LG smart televisions. About 52,000 televisions were sold in store and online at Walmart, Best Buy and Costco, as well as at other retailers and Amazon.com between March and September 2022. The products were sold between $ 1 and $ 1,900 . 1,800 additional televisions were sold in Canada and 2,900 in Mexico. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
The affected models include 86UQ8000AUB, 86UQ7070ZUD, 86UQ7590PUD and 86NANO75UQA, and the recalled serial numbers start with 202RM, 203RM, 204RM, 205RM, 206RM, 207RM or 208RM. You can find the serial number at the bottom right at the back of the TV, depending on the CPSC, or you will see it displayed when you press the silent button on the LG remote control that came with the TV.
Until now, twelve televisions have been overthrown so far.
TVs create a security problem when using the assembled support, as they can become unstable and create "serious risk and trapping risks that can lead to injuries or death to children and others", said CPSC opinion. Depending on the reminder page for LG Electronics products, this occurs when the screws fixing the support for the TV are not properly tight .
"This vulnerability can be exacerbated when an external strength or load is applied to the television stand, posing a advanced risk and a risk of impact injury," said the page. "When television media is properly installed or not subject to excessive external strength or load, there is no demonstrable standard vulnerability."
Since January 12, LG Electronics had received 22 reports from television stands becoming unstable, including 12 incidents where televisions have overturned. Fortunately, no injury has been reported.
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Make sure your television stand is properly assembled.
These LG televisions are large - respecting approximately 100 pounds, 43.5 inches high and 76 inches wide (they measure 86 inches of diagonal). If you find that your model is part of the recall, the CPSC asks you to follow specific steps. If your TV is on the support legs, detach them immediately and store the product far from children.
You must then contact LG Electronics directly by sending a "stand" SMS to 256-888-9977 or by calling the 800-243-0000 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern hour (and), Monday to Sunday. You can also contact online by sending an email [Protected by e-mail] Or visit www.lgecares.com/tvstand.
LG Electronics will provide instructions to inspect your unit, help you get the necessary replacement screws and support parts and coordinate with a technician to perform free repair. Configuration instructions, a tutorial video and a self-inspection guide are also listed on the recall page.
If your TV is mounted on a wall, the CPSC says you don't have to stop using it. However, LG Electronics always recommends examining the instructions to correctly install the television stands, just in case you end up using them in the future.
Another device was recalled due to safety problems on the same day.
Also on January 12, the CPSC issued a reminder notice for 61,000 multi-surface wireless bissell Dry damp vacuum cleaners due to fire hazard . The vacuum cleaners were sold in Walmart stores on a national scale, as well as in line via Bissell, Walmart, QVC, Amazon, Costco, Fingerhut, Ace Hardware, Kohl's and Wayfair between January 2019 and November 2022.
According to the CPSC, the circuit card printed inside the vacuum battery can overheat and smoke, with a possible risk of fire. Bissell had received 66 reports of burning odors and smoking from Vacuum, as well as five reports where the battery has finished taking fire. Three consumers have reported material damage, while one reported a burn injury.
If you have a recalled model, the CPSC says that you should stop using it and visit an authorized Bissell service center or contact the company directly to plan the time for free repair.
