CPSC2007-07-25
Sauder Woodworking Recalls TV Stands Due to Collapse Hazard
Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio
Hazard
The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during assembly, posing a risk that the TV set can fall onto children or adults.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the TV stand immediately, if it moves from side-to-side. Consumers should contact Sauder to receive detailed instructions on checking the tightness of the fasteners.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide and online at Wal-Mart.com from January 2005 through May 2007 for about $90.
Affected count
About 414,000
Injuries reported
Sauder has received 43 reports of TV stands collapsing. Most of the reported incidents involved stands that had recently been assembled. Three injuries required medical treatment, including a broken arm, a torn rotator cuff with a concussion, and an injured finger. These injuries occurred when consumers attempted to prevent a TV from falling off the stand. In addition, a 6-year-old child received a bruised shoulder when the stand collapsed and a TV fell on her.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
TV Stands
Consumer contact
Contact Sauder toll-free at (866) 218-8312 between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sauder.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Sauder-Woodworking-Recalls-TV-Stands-Due-to-Collapse-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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