Flat Screen TVs (Panasonic) – Tip-Over Hazard (2018)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands
Brand
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J. is recalling Panasonic 55-inch flat screen LED/LCD televisions with tabletop swivel stands. The hazard is: The mounting screws that connect the swivel stand to the television can come loose and cause the tel. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves Panasonic 55-inch, LED/LCD flat screen televisions with a tabletop swivel stand intended for use in hotels, government buildings and schools. The televisions are black and "Panasonic" is printed on the front. The television's model number is TH055LRU50. The model number is printed on a tag located in the center of the back of the television. The swivel stand is a glossy black color and measures 50.5 inches long by 32 inches tall by 11.1 inches deep. There is a label on the front underside of the base as well as a number etched into the metal.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The mounting screws that connect the swivel stand to the television can come loose and cause the television to tip over and fall off the stand unexpectedly, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026