Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-04-26). Hazards: fall. Models: 177-446, VWBUL44. About 960 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06548 |
| Published | 2006-04-26 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-08 |
| Product category | Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers |
| Products | Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart |
| Firms | Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 960 |
| Model numbers | 177-446, VWBUL44 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Office Depot catalog and Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for between $200 and $240. |
Description
Apollo® Item #VWBUL44 (Office Depot Model #177-446) is steel, has a pyramid design, has three shelves, stands 44 inches high and comes with a three-outlet electrical assembly, including a cord-winding bracket. The affected Model VWBUL44 Carts have a model number tag on the underside of the top shelf, that reads: "SC: 18" and a date code "REF" date code of 07/26/05 or later.
Hazard
These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit, including a safety belt and hardware needed for assembly.
Incidents and injuries
Apollo is not aware of any incidents involving this audio visual cart.
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