Updated 2026-10-15

Is TCL a good brand?

Generally good

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

TCL, founded in 1981 and based in Huizhou, China, mainly sells TVs on Amazon, where ratings are good but short of our top band. The CPSC lists no TCL recalls.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

Medium

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

1.4/5

339 reviews. Rates TCL's own store and service, not the products. See on Trustpilot

What owners say about TCL

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

I’m trying to integrate my TCL Google TV with Home Assistant, but I haven’t found clear or reliable information on the best way to do it. What I ...
r/homeassistant
This tier of flatscreen TV is specifically not built to last, TCL 55" Class 4-Series 4K UHD HDR LED Smart Google TV - Scratch & Dent ($349) ...
r/BuyItForLife
I bought a TCL 55-inch 4K TV last month and the picture is great for the price. I used their blog to find the best picture settings. When I had a question about the warranty, the contact page was easy to navigate. The remote could be better, but overall I'm satisfied.
4 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-15
Support wastes your time by asking for the same info that you already gave them and they ask for pictures multiple times because they aren't "clear enough" lol that's after waiting 2 weeks for a reply if you are lucky then once you send pictures that are good enough you get ignored until they close your ticket oh and the feedback survey link they send you for closing the ticket doesn't even work…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-07
bougth their inverter AC less than 2 yrs ago .. now it's gone bonkers! don't compromise .. better to buy the mre trusted brands than this one... so much hassle
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-06

TCL recalls

The CPSC recall database lists no recalls for TCL as of 2026-10-15.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming TCL found in federal court records.

What to buy from TCL

Best-rated TCL products

40-Inch Class S3 1080p LED Smart TV with Roku TV (40S350R, 2023 Model), Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and App

40-Inch Class S3 1080p LED Smart TV with Roku TV (40S350R, 2023 Model), Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and App

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TCL 55" Designer Series Picture Frame TV, QLED 4K, 55A300L, 2026 Version | Free Curated Art Library & AI Art, Matte Scre

TCL 55" Designer Series Picture Frame TV, QLED 4K, 55A300L, 2026 Version | Free Curated Art Library & AI Art, Matte Scre

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65" Designer Series Picture Frame TV, QLED 4K, 65A300L, 2026 Version

65" Designer Series Picture Frame TV, QLED 4K, 65A300L, 2026 Version

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75-Inch Designer Series QD-Mini LED TV, 4K Google Smart TV, 75A400U

75-Inch Designer Series QD-Mini LED TV, 4K Google Smart TV, 75A400U

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Alternatives from other brands

INSIGNIA 50" Class F50 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV, Voice Remote with Alexa, Stream Live TV Without Cable

INSIGNIA 50" Class F50 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV, Voice Remote with Alexa, Stream Live TV Without Cable

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Samsung 43-Inch Class Crystal UHD U8000F 4K Smart TV (2025 Model) Endless Free Content, Processor, MetalStream Design, K

Samsung 43-Inch Class Crystal UHD U8000F 4K Smart TV (2025 Model) Endless Free Content, Processor, MetalStream Design, K

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Roku Smart TV - 55-Inch Select Series, 4K HDR TV - Roku TV with Enhanced Voice Remote - Flat Screen LED Television with

Roku Smart TV - 55-Inch Select Series, 4K HDR TV - Roku TV with Enhanced Voice Remote - Flat Screen LED Television with

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TCL product lines on Amazon

Product lineProductsOwner ratings
Television & Video19Well rated
Amazon Devices1Mixed ratings

Amazon data checked 2026-10-15. source

TCL customer service and warranty

Phone
1-877-300-8837
Channels
phone
Support page
Official support source

Who makes TCL

Country
People's Republic of China source
Founded
1981 source
Headquarters
Huizhou source
Founders
Li Dongsheng source
Trademark (USPTO)
TCL Technology Group Corporation (CHINA); first registered 2007 source

FAQ

Is TCL a good brand?

Generally good. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.

How many recalls has TCL had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns the TCL trademark?

USPTO lists TCL Technology Group Corporation (CHINA) as the owner of the TCL trademark, first registered 2007.

Where is TCL based?

Huizhou.

When was TCL founded?

1981.

Where is TCL from?

TCL is a company from People's Republic of China, headquartered in Huizhou.

Has TCL had product recalls?

The CPSC recall database lists no recalls for TCL as of 2026-10-15.

What is the TCL customer service number?

1-877-300-8837.

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