Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to Tip-Over Hazard
Recall 09766 · Aug 25, 2009 · Ameriwood
195
units affected
195
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09766
- Date
- Aug 25, 2009
- Company
- Ameriwood
- Units affected
- 195
- Product
- Your Zone Loft Collection Entertainment Stands
- Product type
- Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
This recall involves Your Zone Loft Collection entertainment stands. The stands are intended to be used as gaming centers. The recall includes Autumn Beech YZ084-104-13-19 stands with model number 1156020WY. Model information is printed on the instruction manual.
What can happen
Warning labels sold with the entertainment stands indicate incorrect size and weight limits for televisions used with the stands. A television that is too heavy or wide for the entertainment stand can make the unit unstable, posing a tip-over hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately check the size and weight of the television used with the entertainment stands. If the television exceeds 50 pounds or does not sit entirely on top of the stand, consumers should immediately remove it from the stand. CRT televisions larger than 20 inches and flat panel televisions larger than 27 inches should not be placed on the stands. Consumers should contact Ameriwood for a replacement warning label.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide from May 2009 through July 2009 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled your zone loft collection entertainment stands?
Consumers should immediately check the size and weight of the television used with the entertainment stands. If the television exceeds 50 pounds or does not sit entirely on top of the stand, consumers should immediately remove it from the stand. CRT televisions larger than 20 inches and flat panel televisions larger.
What is the hazard?
Warning labels sold with the entertainment stands indicate incorrect size and weight limits for televisions used with the stands. A television that is too heavy or wide for the entertainment stand can make the unit unstable, posing a tip-over hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.