Safety regulator, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
Recall 04224 · Sep 28, 2004 · Sauder Woodworking Co.
300,000
units affected
300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04224
- Date
- Sep 28, 2004
- Company
- Sauder Woodworking Co.
- Units affected
- 300,000
- Product
- TV/VCR carts
- Product type
- Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
The recalled TV/VCR carts are white, light brown and light reddish brown; have decorative hardware and trim; and are about 29 inches wide, 17 inches deep, and 25 inches high. The carts are equipped with a top shelf for a television 20 inches or smaller and a middle shelf for a VCR and a lower storage area. The recalled carts include models 3355, 6355, 7755, 9855 and 9755, which can be found on the instruction book that came with the cart.
What can happen
The carts can tip over and the television can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the TV and cart fall on a child.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the TV/VCR carts immediately and do the following: Remove the television and all contents. Turn the cart over and remove the four casters from the bottom of the cart. This will bring the tip-stability of the cart into compliance with the latest industry standards. Contact Sauder Woodworking Co. to receive a free retrofit kit and safe use information. When updated, this cart will be suitable for use with TVs weighing 50 pounds or less. This includes most TVs that are 20 inches or smaller.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sauder Woodworking received one report of a cart tipping over, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Department, discount and home electronic stores nationwide sold the 3355, 6355 and 7755 models, from October 1991 through May 1999, for between $80 and $100. The 9855 and 9755 models were sold exclusively at Target stores.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tv/vcr carts?
Consumers should stop using the TV/VCR carts immediately and do the following: Remove the television and all contents. Turn the cart over and remove the four casters from the bottom of the cart. This will bring the tip-stability of the cart into compliance with the latest industry standards. Contact Sauder Woodworking.
What is the hazard?
The carts can tip over and the television can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the TV and cart fall on a child.
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.