TV Stands Recalled By Studio RTA Due to TV Tip-over Hazard
Recall 08408 · Sep 24, 2008 · King Pao Enterprise Co. Ltd.
48,600
units affected
48,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08408
- Date
- Sep 24, 2008
- Company
- King Pao Enterprise Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 48,600
- Product
- TV Stands
- Product type
- Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
This recall involves four different TV stand models. Model numbers are printed on the packaging and instruction's sheet. "E Series" Model 060331: The product consists of two glass shelves, a lower shelf made of metal, and black leg and frame components. "Fierro" Model 402875: This product was sold exclusively by Best Buy. The product consists of three glass shelves with black leg and frame components. "Madison DLP" Model 060176: The product consists of three glass shelves with dark wood grain finish frame components, black legs, and a black fiberboard back panel. "Madison 3000" Model 060090: The product consists of three glass shelves with dark wood grain finish frame components, black legs, and a metal mesh back panel.
What can happen
The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the TV from the stand and contact Studio RTA to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Best Buy (model 402875) and other retailers nationwide from May 2004 through August 2008 for about between $220 and $260.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tv stands?
Consumers should immediately remove the TV from the stand and contact Studio RTA to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.
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.