Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers
Recall 06548 · Apr 26, 2006 · Apollo® Presentation Products
960
units affected
960
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06548
- Date
- Apr 26, 2006
- Company
- Apollo® Presentation Products
- Units affected
- 960
- Product
- Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart
- Product type
- Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
Apollo® Item #VWBUL44 (Office Depot Model #177-446) is steel, has a pyramid design, has three shelves, stands 44 inches high and comes with a three-outlet electrical assembly, including a cord-winding bracket. The affected Model VWBUL44 Carts have a model number tag on the underside of the top shelf, that reads: "SC: 18" and a date code "REF" date code of 07/26/05 or later.
What can happen
These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit, including a safety belt and hardware needed for assembly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Apollo is not aware of any incidents involving this audio visual cart.
- Sold at
- Office Depot catalog and Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for between $200 and $240.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled apollo® steel wide-body cart?
Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit, including a safety belt and hardware needed for assembly.
What is the hazard?
These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.
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.