Sanus Simplicity Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Impact Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Recall 15008 · Oct 16, 2014 · Milestone AV Technologies LLC
207,000
units affected
207,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15008
- Date
- Oct 16, 2014
- Company
- Milestone AV Technologies LLC
- Units affected
- 207,000
- Product
- Sanus Simplicity SLF5 flat screen television wall mounts
- Product type
- Wall Mounting Units
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the Sanus Simplicity model SLF5. The wall mounts are black and made of metal. They are about 30 inches long and 18 inches tall. The center bar of the mount can extend out to about 13 inches. The mounts fit most 37 inch to 80 inch, flat-panel televisions up to125 lbs. The words "Sanus Simplicity" are located on the top left corner of the box the product is sold in and on the instruction manual. The words are not found directly on the product. The model numbers can be found on the product label sticker located on the metal wall plate, under the plastic cover that covers the top horizontal bar.
What can happen
The nut securing the television to the main arm assembly can loosen causing the attached television to become detached from the arm assembly, posing an impact hazard.
The fix
The company is contacting consumers and providing a free repair kit. Consumers should follow the instructions to do the repair provided in the letter and contact Milestone if they have any questions or concerns.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Milestone has received two reports of the television becoming detached from the arm assembly. One injury to a shoulder has been reported.
- Sold at
- Costco from July 2013 to September 2014 for about $125.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sanus simplicity slf5 flat screen television wall mounts?
The company is contacting consumers and providing a free repair kit. Consumers should follow the instructions to do the repair provided in the letter and contact Milestone if they have any questions or concerns.
What is the hazard?
The nut securing the television to the main arm assembly can loosen causing the attached television to become detached from the arm assembly, posing an impact hazard.
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.