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8 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 27, 2015. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 8reports to CPSC
  • Jan 27, 2015the latest report was made
  • Feb 21, 2012the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
Apex
Makers
KITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC (KCPI), APEX DIGITAL, INC and CHANGHONG USA, and 1 otherMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
TelevisionsCPSC’s product type: Televisions (code 572), in Electronics: TV & Video

By month

2 reports from February 2014 to January 2015; the most in January 2015, 1. 6 earlier reports, since February 2012, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
January 20151
May 20141
September 20131
September 20121
August 20121
July 20122
February 20121

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 8 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Jan 27, 2015, sent to the company Feb 4, 2015, published by CPSC Feb 20, 2015

    The product, in the report: This is a 32 inch flat screen, free standing television set.

    I turned on the television to watch a DVD. It went fine for a few moments but then the picture went out. I approached the television set to adjust the cables, but by the time I got to the television there was a sizzling sound and smoke came billowing, not seeping, but billowing out the back. I saw a flame or sparks inside the tv so I quickly unplugged and then got the fire extinguisher.

    I’m just glad it was me and not my 6 or 8 year old who was watching or else someone could have really gotten hurt.

    Model
    LD3288M
    UPC
    3702612009009207704
    Bought from
    Target, Georgia
    Bought
    Nov 22, 2013
    Where
    Decatur, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Apex, made or sold by CHANGHONG USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made May 5, 2014, sent to the company May 19, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 3, 2014

    The product, in the report: 46 inch Apex Television Model 4D688 Serial 33561120366609607

    A 46 inch APEX television on it’s provided stand on an entertainment center crashed to the floor after hitting other electronics [REDACTED], cable box, [REDACTED]. After examining the television it was determined that the connector from the television to the stand broke completely in half. At the time, no one was injured, however had anyone human or animal been near the t.v .at the time of the incident could have been severely injured. Researching has provided other incidents of this occurring, but I have not found any recalls listed for this problem.

    Model
    4D688
    Serial number
    33561120366609607
    Bought from
    Target, Virginia
    Where
    Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 38, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Apex, made or sold by KITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC (KCPI)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Sep 6, 2013, sent to the company Sep 17, 2013, published by CPSC Oct 1, 2013

    The product, in the report: Television Features: Wide Viewing Angles, Sleep Alarm/Timer, Wall Mountable, Detachable Base Stand CD, DVD, Cassette Compatibility: DVD, CD Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Vertical Resolution: 1080p Screen Refresh Rate 60 Hz Electronic Display Features: French Language On-Screen Display Contrast Ratio: 1800:1 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen Tuner Type: ATSC/NTSC/QAM Brightness(cd/m2): 450 Response Time:7ms Response Time Comb Filter Type:3D Y/C Digital HD Compatibility: HD Built-In Speakers: 2 Bottom Fixed Input Type(s): Component YCbCr/YPbPr + L/R Audio, S-Video + L/R Audio Output Type(s) Digital Audio Includes:Remote Control Batteries, Quick Start Guide, User Manual, Standard Remote Control

    I brought a Apex HDTV LCD, 46’, model LD4688, on Black Friday of 2010. On the afternoon of September 4, 2013, I came home to find the television fallen to the floor along with the entertainment system that it was on. The plastic support that connected the television tot the base had broken, and the weight of the television with all the cables connected to it, brought down the entertainment system. The screen of the television is cracked, the entertainment center and a couple of the HD cables were damaged. If someone had been close to the television during the incident, they probably would have been injured.

    Model
    LD4688
    UPC
    847216046886
    Serial number
    33542020038409607
    Bought from
    Walmart, Maryland
    Bought
    Nov 26, 2010, about then
    Where
    Abingdon, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Apex, made or sold by KITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC (KCPI)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Sep 28, 2012, sent to the company Oct 10, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 24, 2012

    The product, in the report: This is a 46 inch LCD TV with a black frame. Model LD4688

    I bought a 46 inch Apex TV LD4688 in November of 2010. On Friday September 15, 2012 my TV fell to the floor. The TV was sitting on a TV stand. After looking at it I noticed the pedestal had broke, causing the TV to fall. Had an animal or a child been near this they could have been hurt. I turned on the TV and noticed the picture was gone, showing only colored lines. I called Apex and was told that it is no longer under warranty. I feel this is a manufacture defect and should be taken care of. Products like this are unsafe and should be recalled for the safety of the consumer. Also I now have to purchase a new TV after only having this TV for only 22 months.

    Model
    LD4688
    Serial number
    33381120021209607
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Nov 25, 2010
    Where
    Yuba City, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Apex, made or sold by KITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC (KCPI)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Aug 13, 2012, sent to the company Aug 30, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 21, 2012

    The product, in the report: Apex 46-inch 1080p LCD television

    In January of this year I purchased a 46-inch Apex brand television. I have been very pleased with the television for the most part due to the relatively low price, however the adage still stands that if it seems too good to be true, it usually is. Last night in August of the same year of purchase I came home to a site that was initially very confusing. My television that seemed so great for the last 6 months was lying on the floor with a broken screen and stand. What had happened to my television was that the plastic stand that was built into the bottom of the tv had snapped causing the television to careen forward flipping over itself and knocking the screen directly into the front corners of the furniture I had set the television on. Upon closer inspection the inside of the stand contains a very cheaply made cylindrical post where all the screws are supposed to gain hold. This post was not only broken in half, but it was broken into no less than 10 pieces. This broken stand post is what caused the tv to fall. I want to stress that the the stand that broke was not a piece of furniture I set the television on, but the included plastic stand itself. I was mostly relieved that there were no children in front of the tv at the time it fell because the 50+ pound television would have caused serious injuries to any child it fell on. Although the price of these television sets may be enticing, I insist that nobody with young children should ever purchase an Apex tv. My girlfriend and I are currently trying to work with the Apex customer service for a refund of our money because the 1-year warranty has not yet run out, however they are trying to pull every stop in order make it seem as though what happened was our fault and not covered by the warranty. I saw on this website that at least one other person has reported the same problem. If I ever do get my refund I will most definitely spend a few extra bucks and get a [REDACTED] for safety reasons. If I don’t get a refund unfortunately my budgeted expenses currently will not allow me to replace it for a long time.

    Model
    LD4688t
    Serial number
    5134701016431E602
    Bought from
    Target, New York
    Bought
    Jan 30, 2012
    Where
    Buffalo, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 23, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Apex, made or sold by TMAX Digital, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jul 18, 2012, sent to the company Sep 27, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 20, 2012

    The product, in the report: Apex 46” Flat Screen TV Model LD4688

    On July 3, 2012 while siting in my dining room my wife and I heard a loud crashing noise in the living room .Please be advised that there are no walls between these rooms so we could see into the living room. What we saw completely surprised us our 46” Apex flat screen TV had fallen over. This TV Apex model LD4688 had been in the same place since we purchased it over 18 months ago. On inspection I found the base which came with the TV had failed. I called the company and was told to send them pictures of the TV and stand with a copy of the recept which I did. The following day I received a call back from the company and was told my set was out of warranty and I could purchase a new stand from them for $15.99 plus $10.00 shipping and handling. My reply was ‘why would I want to buy a new stand from you when the old one just failed. The response they gave me I found very disturbing I was told “they had a problem with the other stand but were now making the new ones out of a different material’. We were lucky no one was near the TV when it fell so no one was injured but had our grand children been here it could have been a different story.I’m sure Target sold thousands of these TVs and the manufacturer knowing of this defect should have at least notified the current owners of the problem before serious injury or even death occurs. As for us will just count our blessing but I just can not belive that Target and Apex could be aware of this problem and choose to ignore it

    Model
    LD 4688
    Serial number
    3354020288909607
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Nov 26, 2010
    Where
    West Islip, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 63, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Apex, made or sold by KITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC (KCPI)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Jul 13, 2012, sent to the company Sep 21, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 28, 2012

    The product, in the report: Apex 40 inch LCD model LD4088

    My Apex 40 inch LCD caught fire in the back of the television.

    Model
    LD4088
    Serial number
    33117020946
    Bought from
    Target, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Apr 24, 2010, about then
    Where
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 27, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Apex, made or sold by APEX DIGITAL, INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Feb 21, 2012, sent to the company Feb 29, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 14, 2012

    The product, in the report: APEX 46” LCD HDTV - Technical Details Television Features: Wide Viewing Angles, Sleep Alarm/Timer, Wall Mountable, Detachable Base Stand CD, DVD, Cassette Compatibility: DVD, CD Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Vertical Resolution: 1080p Screen Refresh Rate 60 Hz Electronic Display Features: French Language On-Screen Display Contrast Ratio: 1800:1 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen Tuner Type: ATSC/NTSC/QAM Brightness(cd/m2): 450 Response Time:7ms Response Time Comb Filter Type:3D Y/C Digital HD Compatibility: HD Built-In Speakers: 2 Bottom Fixed Input Type(s): Component YCbCr/YPbPr + L/R Audio, S-Video + L/R Audio Output Type(s) Digital Audio Includes:Remote Control Batteries, Quick Start Guide, User Manual, Standard Remote Control Finish: Glossy Warranty Description: 90 Day Limited Manufacturer Warranty on Labor

    I purchased the APEX model LD4688 46” television on black Friday in 2010. I was very pleased with this product, great picture! On February 8th of this year, we were awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of this television crashing to the floor. The support that connected the TV to the base snapped in half resulting in the TV falling to the floor taking the blue-ray player and cable box with it. After passing the buck by both Target and APEX, I was given contact information for KCPI (http://www.kcpi.us/) apparently the company responsible for the product. Though the number listed on their website does not work, I was able to reach them via email (cp@kcpi.com). This was their response “We are sorry this happend, in order for our company to cover the damage we do request for the item to be under warranty, unfortunetly your tv warranty has expire therefore we can not replace it, if you would like a replacement for this unit there will be a fee.” Though I am very upset about the loss of the TV AND blue-ray player, I consider us to lucky in that no one was injured. The issue here is product safety due to poor product design. Others who own this model of television may not be as fortunate. Had this 59 pound television fallen on a small child, serious injury would have resulted. Below is the contact information for the company. Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information and pictures. KCPI 13975 Central Avenue Unit A Chino, CA 91710 Website: http://www.kcpi.us Phone: (909) 861-2929

    Model
    Apex LD4688
    UPC
    847216046886
    Serial number
    30500020327108607
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Nov 26, 2010
    Where
    Decatur, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Apex, made or sold by KITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC (KCPI)
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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