CPSC2014-01-24
Ergotron Recalls Television Wall Mounts Due to Risk of Injury
Ergotron Inc., of Eagan, Minn.
Hazard
The weld between the "VESA" style mounting plate and the mounting ring can fail, allowing the monitor or TV to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the TV/monitor from the mount and contact Ergotron for a free repair kit.
Sold at
AAFES, h.h.Gregg, Sam's Club, Walmart and independent retailers nationwide specializing in electronic supplies and online at Amazon.com from February 2012 to January 2013 for between $50 and $400.
Affected count
About 196,200 in the United States, 60 in Canada and 21,000 in Mexico
Injuries reported
Ergotron has received three reports of the monitor plate separating from the wall mount system. Consumers reported property damage to components of the wall mount unit. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Ergotron Interactive Wall Mounts
Consumer contact
Ergotron Inc. at (800) 888-8458 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.ergotron.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom right footer of the home page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Ergotron-Recalls-Television-Wall-MountsDon't want to check this manually?
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