The TVs can become unstable when they're on the stand, 'posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards.'
LG has recalled more than 50,000 smart TVs after reports of them becoming unstable and tipping over.four LG Electronics 86-inch models that weigh about 100 pounds. The TVs can become unstable when they’re on the stand, "posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children and others."
LG Electronics has received 22 reports of TV stand instability and 12 reports of tip-overs. No injuries have been reported. The 52,000 TVs were sold at Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, online at Amazon, and at other stores nationwide. They were sold between March 2022 and September 2022 for $1,100-$1,900. The CPSC says consumers should detach the affected televisions from their stand legs and place the TV away from children. The recall doesn’t apply to people who wall-mounted their TV.
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