CPSC2006-09-12
Pier 1 Imports Recalls TV Stands for Tipping Hazard
Pier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas
Hazard
If a consumer leans on the stand's drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off, posing a risk of injury or death.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business. Customers should immediately remove televisions or other heavy items from these TV stands and discard the product.
Sold at
The stands were sold at Pier 1 stores nationwide and on-line through Pier 1's Web site from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $250.
Affected count
About 4,300
Injuries reported
Pier 1 has not received any reports of injuries in the United States. Though, Pier 1 has received a report of a death of a young child in Canada, which occurred when a television fell off the TV stand.
Products
Ming TV Stands
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-TV-Stands-for-Tipping-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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