CPSC2006-04-26
Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers
Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Hazard
These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit, including a safety belt and hardware needed for assembly.
Sold at
Office Depot catalog and Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for between $200 and $240.
Affected count
About 960
Injuries reported
Apollo is not aware of any incidents involving this audio visual cart.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Apollo at (800) 777-3750 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.apolloavproducts.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Apollo-Audio-Visual-Carts-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Equipment-Falling-On-ConsumersDon't want to check this manually?
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