Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Units
Recall 07155 · Apr 12, 2007 · Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd.
9,900
units affected
9,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07155
- Date
- Apr 12, 2007
- Company
- Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 9,900
- Product
- Verge Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets
- Product type
- Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled tilt-mount brackets for flat panel televisions are sold under Circuit City's private label, "Verge." The two model numbers involved in this recall are VPSW103M and VPSW103M2. "Verge" and the model numbers are written on the packaging. There is no writing on the brackets. The brackets were sold individually and through an installation package.
What can happen
If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.
The fix
Circuit City has mailed free repair kits to those consumers it can contact. Consumers who have not received the free repair kit should contact Circuit City immediately to request it. Consumers can also request a free repair by a professional installer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Circuit City stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $180 for Model VPSW103M and $140 for Model VPSW103M2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled verge flat panel television tilt-mount brackets?
Circuit City has mailed free repair kits to those consumers it can contact. Consumers who have not received the free repair kit should contact Circuit City immediately to request it. Consumers can also request a free repair by a professional installer.
What is the hazard?
If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.
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.