CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Announce Recall of Computer Armoires
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-01-18). Hazards: fall. Models: 2549, 2649, 2749, 8449, 9649. About 212,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00055 |
| Published | 2000-01-18 |
| Last updated | 2000-01-18 |
| Product category | Furniture (Miscellaneous) |
| Products | Monarch Computer Armoires |
| Firm named in the title | Sauder Woodworking |
| Firms | Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 212,400 |
| Model numbers | 2549, 2649, 2749, 8449, 9649 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Department, office and furniture stores nationwide sold these computer armoires, from July 1997 through December 1999, for about $450. |
Description
The recall involves the Monarch style computer armoire, models 2549 (washed pine finish), 2649 (woodland oak finish), 2749 (classic cherry finish), 8449 (fruitwood finish), and 9649 (amber oak finish). The Monarch Computer Armoire measures about 41.5 inches wide, 23 inches deep and 73 inches high with the doors closed. Two upper doors open to reveal designated areas for a printer, monitor, and keyboard. Two lower rollaway doors open to provide additional work surfaces and a file drawer. "Sauder" is imprinted into two metal strike plates, located in the corners of the upper doors. The model number is located on a sticker that the consumer attached to the armoire or in the assembly instruction book.
Hazard
The upper doors or upper door components can fall off, causing injury to nearby consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the computer armoire immediately and call Sauder to order a free repair kit. The repair kit includes safety brackets for installation on both doors and installation instructions.
Incidents and injuries
Sauder Woodworking has received 143 reports of an upper door or its components falling off, resulting in 17 injuries, including a broken toe, cuts, scratches and bruises.
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