CPSC2004-03-17
CPSC, APA Marketing Inc. Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Wall Units
APA Marketing Inc., of Commerce, Calif.
Hazard
The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the light fixtures from the outlet immediately and contact APA Marketing or the store where the wall unit was purchased, for a free repair.
Sold at
Retail furniture stores and consumer electronics stores nationwide, from July 2003 to January 2004, for $3,000 for the complete entertainment center. Individually, the piers cost about $700 each, the light bridge is $300, the TV cart is $600, and the media storage cabinet is $700 each.
Affected count
400
Injuries reported
APA Marketing has received one report involving a touch dimmer lighting mechanism that overheated, causing visual fire damage to the entertainment center. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Encore! Home Entertainment Wall Units
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact the company toll-free by calling (866) 220-9395 ext. 212 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-APA-Marketing-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Home-Entertainment-Wall-Units-Don't want to check this manually?
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