CPSC recall 14-251, announced August 6, 2014, covers AmTRAN Technology VIZIO E-Series 39-inch and 42-inch televisions (about 245,000 units). The stand assembly can fail and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer. The notice cites 51 incident reports. Consumers using the stand assembly should immediately detach the stand, place the television in a safe location and contact VIZIO for a replacement stand assembly. Recall contact: call (855) 472-7450, or go to www.vizio.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall: Size Model Serial Number 39 Inch Model No.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Vizio E-series 39- and 42-inch Full-Array LED flat panel televisions. The flat panel televisions are black with "VIZIO" printed in the lower right corner of the television front and the VIZIO logo in the center of the back. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall: Size Model Serial Number 39 Inch Model No. E390-B0 LAE 8PSBP 4600517 to LAE 8PSBP 4701297 LAE APSBP 400001 to LAE APSBP 4501376 LAQ 8PSBP 5000001 to LAQ 8PSBQ 0804968 LAQ APSBP 4400181 to LAQ APSBQ 2201656 LAT 8PSBP 4801682 to LAT 8PSBP 5008235 LAT APSBP 4800026 to LAT APSBQ 1701656 LAU 8PSBP 4600301 to LAU 8PSBP 5100030 LAU APSBP 4400001 to LAU APSBQ 1100020 Smart TV Model No. E390i-B0 LAE 8PSAP 4600217 to LAE 8PSAP 4800364 LAE APSAP 4300237 to LAE APSAP 4401296 LAQ 8PSAQ 1500001 to LAQ 8PSAQ 1505973 LAQ APSAP 4401657 to LAQ APSAQ 2401656 LAT APSAQ 0300001 to LAT APSAQ 1701656 LAU 8PSAP 4600001 to LAU 8PSAP 4600216 LAU APSAP 4300001 to LAU APSAP 4300216 42 Inch Smart TV Model No. E420i-B0 LAQ APTAP 5200001 to LAQ APTAQ 2107039 LAU APTAP 5000001 to LAU APTAQ 2408327 Model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the television.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a label on the back of the television
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- December 2013 through June 2014
- Price paid
- $370 to $450
Why it was recalled
The stand assembly can fail and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
VIZIO has received 51 reports of the recalled televisions tipping over. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers using the stand assembly should immediately detach the stand, place the television in a safe location and contact VIZIO for a replacement stand assembly. Consumers with wall-mounted televisions should request the replacement stand assembly in case the stand is needed for future use.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (855) 472-7450, or go to www.vizio.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- AmTRAN Technology
- Manufacturer
- AmTRAN Technology Company Ltd., of Taipei City, Taiwan
- Recall number
- 14-251
- Units
- About 245,000
- Manufactured in
- China, Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Best Buy, Meijer, Target, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide, online at Amazon.com, Costco.com, Meijer.com, Sams.com and other internet retailers from December 2013 through June 2014 for between $370 and $450.
- Distributor
- VIZIO Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
VIZIO E-Series 39-inch and 42-inch televisions
CPSC product type: Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 245,000 units: the 29th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazard
- Impact: named in 5 of 221 home electronics recalls.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 18 of 221 home electronics recalls. The most common is replacement (64).
- Time on sale
- 7 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
VIZIO toll-free at (855) 472-7450 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website www.vizio.com and click on "Safety Notice" for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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