CPSCApril 12, 2007

Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit

Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Units

Why was Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit recalled?

If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.

What should I do if I have this product?

Circuit City has mailed free repair kits to those consumers it can contact. Consumers who have not received the free repair kit should contact Circuit City immediately to request it. Consumers can also request a free repair by a professional installer. Contact: For additional information, contact Circuit City toll-free at (888) 666-9897 anytime, or visit Circuit City's Web site at www.circuitcity.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Verge Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets
Company
Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong, Circuit City Stores Inc., of Richmond, Va.
Quantity
About 9,900
Sold at
Circuit City stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $180 for Model VPSW103M and $140 for Model VPSW103M2.
Recall date
April 12, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled tilt-mount brackets for flat panel televisions are sold under Circuit City's private label, "Verge." The two model numbers involved in this recall are VPSW103M and VPSW103M2. "Verge" and the model numbers are written on the packaging. There is no writing on the brackets. The brackets were sold individually and through an installation package.

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