| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2004 Release #04-224 |
Sauder Recall Hotline: (888) 800-6315 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: TV/VCR carts
Units: 300,000
Manufacturer: Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Sauder Woodworking received one report of a cart tipping over, though no injuries have been reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Department, discount and home electronic stores nationwide sold the 3355, 6355 and 7755 model from October 1991 through May 1999 for between $80 and $100. The 9855 and 9755 models were sold exclusively at Target stores.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: 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.
