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Consumer product recall

Sharp 32-inch LCD TV With Model Number LC32SB28UT

Starting date:
September 28, 2010
Posting date:
September 28, 2010
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002429

Affected products

Sharp 32-inch LCD TV, Model Number LC32SB28UT

Product description

This recall involves Sharp 32-inch LCD televisions with model number LC32SB28UT, manufactured between March 2010 and April 2010. The recalled TVs also have a serial number falling within the following ranges:

  • 002832837 to 002835190
  • 004857501 to 004859020
  • 004861401 to 004864020
  • 004872001 to 004878800

The model number, serial number, and date of manufacture are on a label on the back of the display.

No other model numbers or serial numbers are affected.

Hazard identified

The neck support of the stand can break, posing a hazard to those around the TV.

Neither Sharp nor Health Canada has received any reports of injuries or property damage related to the use of these TVs.

Number sold

Approximately 990 of the recalled televisions were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from March 2010 to August 2010.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Mahwah
New Jersey
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-291-4289

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately contact Sharp to arrange for a free replacement of the affected stand neck supports.

For more information, consumers may contact Sharp anytime toll-free at 1-800-291-4289 or visit the Press Release section on the Sharp website.

Consumers may also view the release on the [NJS_FILE:b50b5b50-9925-4f5b-901a-439953cbbfe3:2ad26aaf-df43-404b-ba10-b5a8322cbab6] website.