Panasonic televisions

4 reports to CPSC, the latest made May 19, 2020. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

4reports to CPSC
May 19, 2020the latest report was made
Apr 18, 2016the earliest
4with the company’s comments

Brand: Panasonic
Maker: Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: TelevisionsCPSC’s product type: Televisions (code 572), in Electronics: TV & Video

By month

1 report from June 2019 to May 2020; the most in May 2020, 1. 3 earlier reports, since April 2016, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
May 2020	1
July 2018	1
March 2017	1
April 2016	1

How badly anyone was hurt

No one hurt 4 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.

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

No one hurt
Made May 19, 2020, sent to the company Jun 3, 2020, published by CPSC Jan 6, 2021

The product, in the report: Panasonic plasma TV 2011

TV overheats during normal use and has melted the plastic bezel

Model
Viera TCP60ST30UA
Serial number
MJ13140031
Bought from
RC Willey, Idaho
Bought
Jan 1, 2011, about then
Where
Meridian, Idaho: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Panasonic, made or sold by Panasonic Corporation of North America
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/30/2020) Panasonic Corporation of North America: Panasonic is committed to engineering and manufacturing safe, quality consumer products. All of Panasonic’s products are designed to meet or exceed Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) safety standards, and all applicable government regulations.
In this case, the consumer was asked to provide images depicting the television and its bezel, which would allow us to confirm that it is in fact a Panasonic product and to assess the nature of claim. Unfortunately, despite our requests, the consumer did not supply us with this most basic of information. The consumer instead discarded the product, depriving us of any meaningful opportunity to evaluate the merits of the complaint or confirm it is even a genuine Panasonic product.
It should be noted that the bezel of the television described by this consumer is constructed of fire-retardant materials, fully compliant with the applicable UL standard. At this time, we have no basis to believe that ordinary, intended use of the product resulted in the overheating or melting which the consumer describes, and there is no factual foundation from which to conclude there was any safety hazard.
We may supplement our findings if evaluating the unit becomes possible. We appreciate the opportunity to review and comment.

CPSC report 20200519-03469-2147372248. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 18, 2018, sent to the company Aug 17, 2018, published by CPSC Aug 31, 2018

The product, in the report: 42” Television

This consumer is creating this report on behalf of his parents who are in their mid 70’s.
July 10th, 2018 the caller’s parents had been watching television for approximately one hour when they saw flames about one foot high coming from the back of it. The caller’s parents extinguished the fire with wet towels, he does not know whether they unplugged the unit before extinguishing the fire or not.
There are no injuries being reported. The caller contacted the manufacturer but they said the cord was most likely not plugged in all the way. The caller said it was plugged into a strip that should prevent it from catching fire.

Model
TH-42PZ700U
Serial number
PG80150192
Bought from
may be populated later, Minnesota
Bought
Jun 30, 2009
Where
Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
My Parent
As this report names them
Brand Panasonic, made or sold by Panasonic Corporation of North America
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/22/2018) Panasonic Corporation of North America: Panasonic is committed to engineering and manufacturing safe, quality consumer products.
In this case the consumer’s son, who apparently did not witness the event himself, reported that on July 10, 2018 his parents had been watching television for approximately one hour when they saw flames coming from the back of it. The consumer’s parents extinguished the fire with wet towels and he does not know whether they unplugged the television before extinguishing the fire. It was further reported that the consumer had contacted the manufacturer which advised that based on the reported description of the incident the cord was most likely not plugged in all the way.
We appreciate this information being brought to Panasonic’s attention. The consumer did contact Panasonic and provided images of the television damage. Panasonic did have an opportunity to evaluate the damage based upon the photographs provided by the consumer. Based on the images and the consumer’s description of the event, it is apparent the event occurred at the TV’s power cord entry location.
Although the precise cause remains inconclusive, based on the images and the event description, it is likely that the consumer did not insert the AC power plug completely into the TV’s inlet. It is also likely that the consumer did not secure the cord using the manufacturer-supplied fastener installed at the rear of the TV which is meant to prevent the cord from becoming loose. These two factors most likely caused a loose connection at the plug’s terminals, which may have led to overheating and arcing.
It should be noted that all Panasonic products are designed to meet or exceed Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) safety standards, and all applicable government regulations, which covers the safety aspects of the TV and power cord combination.

CPSC report 20180718-016C6-1777463. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 21, 2017, sent to the company Jun 9, 2017, published by CPSC Jun 23, 2017

The product, in the report: Panasonic plasma model TH-50PX60U

The 2007 Panasonic television made a loud popping noise went black and then caught fire where the plug goes into the back of the television. Fire department said that it was nothing in my home wiring it was the television 2007 Panasonic TH-50PX60U

Model
TH-50PX60U
Serial number
MF70500202
Bought from
Sams, North Carolina
Where
Rural Hall, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Panasonic, made or sold by Panasonic Corporation of North America
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/16/2017) Panasonic Corporation of North America: Panasonic is committed to engineering and manufacturing safe, quality consumer products. In this case the consumer reported that the TV made a loud popping noise and then it caught fire at the inlet. The consumer further reported that the fire department commented that the house wiring was not the cause.
We appreciate this information being brought to Panasonic’s attention. Panasonic contacted the consumer to obtain the TV for examination and testing, but was advised that the consumer discarded the TV. Based on the image provided by the consumer and the description of the event, it is apparent the event occurred at the TV’s power cord entry location.
Without an opportunity to evaluate the TV, the exact cause remains inconclusive. However, it is possible that the consumer did not insert the AC power plug completely into the TV’s inlet. It is also possible that the consumer did not secure the cord using the fastener installed at the rear of the TV that was provided to prevent the cord from becoming loose. These two factors most likely caused a loose connection at the plug’s terminals. This caused a high resistance at the inlet, which led to overheating.
It should be noted that all Panasonic products are designed to meet or exceed Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) safety standards, and all applicable government regulations, which covers the safety aspects of the TV and power cord combination.

CPSC report 20170321-41FBA-2147405011. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 18, 2016, sent to the company May 12, 2016, published by CPSC May 26, 2016

The product, in the report: 56” Plasma television

(4/15/16) The consumer had the television on for about an hour when he heard a pop noise and looked up at the television but the television was still on. About 10 seconds later the consumer heard a pop noise again and when he looked up he saw a flash behind the television and the consumer immediately got up from the couch. When the consumer looked behind the television he saw flames and sparks coming from the power cord, where it connects to the television. The consumer then unplugged the cord from the television first, then unplugged the television from the wall.
The consumer indicated that he received a television as a gift on 4/20/13 (approximately).
There are no prior incidents.
The consumer believes the television is not safe and it could have burned his house down if he wouldn’t have been there. The consumer has the television in his garage. The consumer noted the TV was in the family room when the fire happened, and it was moved to the garage for storage after the fire.
The consumer is not sure if he will contact the firm.

Model
TH-58PX604
UPC
Unknown
Serial number
LG62960088
Where
Vancouver, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Panasonic, made or sold by Panasonic Corporation of North America
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/17/2016) Panasonic Corporation of North America: Panasonic is committed to engineering and manufacturing safe, quality consumer products. All of Panasonic’s products are designed to meet or exceed Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) safety standards, and all applicable government regulations.
The consumer in this case advised that he heard a pop noise but the TV was on. He reported that about 10 seconds later he heard another pop and saw a flash behind the TV. He then noticed flames and sparks from the power cord and therefore unplugged the TV.
Panasonic has contacted the consumer in order to obtain the unit for testing. Without having an opportunity to evaluate the unit Panasonic cannot conclusively comment on the event.

CPSC report 20160418-31202-1566548. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Panasonic televisions

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