CPSC, Crate & Barrel Announce Recall to Repair Media Carts
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-08-07). Hazards: fall. About 5,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02221 |
| Published | 2002-08-07 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-06 |
| Product category | Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers |
| Products | Elements Media Carts |
| Firm named in the title | Crate & Barrel |
| Firms | Crate & Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Denmark |
| Units (US) | 5,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Crate & Barrel retail stores, catalogues and website sold the carts nationwide, from January 2001 through March 2002, for about $180. |
Description
The recalled media carts have the model name "Elements Media Carts." They have an ash wood veneer with a dark brown stain and measure 31.75" x 19" x 23.5". The media carts contain a VCR shelf and a second compartment shelf for CD's. These media carts were manufactured in Denmark.
Hazard
The media cart has metal and plastic casters that can break, causing a television or other objects on the cart to fall and injure consumers nearby.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled media carts immediately and call Crate & Barrel or contact the store from which the cart was purchased, to receive new casters, free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
Crate & Barrel has received seven reports of casters breaking, all of which involved property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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