Safety regulator, Planet 3 Announce Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City
Recall 04515 · Nov 20, 2003 · Planet 3
3,500
units affected
3,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04515
- Date
- Nov 20, 2003
- Company
- Planet 3
- Units affected
- 3,500
- Product
- Cherry Bentwood model television stands sold at Circuit City
- Product type
- Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
These are "Cherry Bentwood" model television stands. The three-tier stands are made from mahogany wood and have curved glass ends. They are 30 inches high and 45 inches wide, and sold for use with televisions up to 36 inches in diameter. Model number PTT 22018 is written on the packaging and instructions. There is no writing on the stands themselves.
What can happen
The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children.
The fix
Consumers should remove televisions from these stands immediately and return the stands to Circuit City for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None Reported.
- Sold at
- Circuit City stores nationwide, from July 2003 through September 2003, for about $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cherry bentwood model television stands sold at circuit city?
Consumers should remove televisions from these stands immediately and return the stands to Circuit City for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children.
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.