Sauder Woodworking TV Stands recall: Collapse Hazard
Sauder Woodworking Recalls TV Stands Due to Collapse Hazard
Why was Sauder Woodworking TV Stands recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 4266601958
- Product
- TV Stands
- Company
- Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 414,000
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide and online at Wal-Mart.com from January 2005 through May 2007 for about $90.
- Recall date
- July 25, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled TV Stand measures 23 ¾ inches (h) x 38 ½ inches (w) x 19 ½ inches (d) with a brushed maple finish. The stand has criss-cross, black, wrought-iron legs, a pull-out drawer, and a lower shelf. Model number 400205 and UPC number 42666 01958 are located on the product's carton and instructions.