Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-05). Models: 93956. About 138,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08114 |
| Published | 2007-12-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers |
| Products | Entertainment Centers |
| Firm named in the title | Child’s Death Leads |
| Firms | Ameriwood Industries Inc., of Tiffin, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 138,000 |
| Model numbers | 93956 |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Mass merchandisers nationwide, including K-Mart stores, from June 2000 through May 2005 for about $200. |
Description
The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top, and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.
Hazard
The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received a report of a fatality when the entertainment center collapsed on a 19-month-old child. The firm has received three other reports of minor injuries involving the entertainment center.
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