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Product recall · CPSCDecember 5, 2007Serious
Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Ameriwood toll-free at (877) 732-8252 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ameriwood.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 138,000
- Recall date
- December 5, 2007
- Brand
- Ameriwood Industries Inc., of Tiffin, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
93956
Mass merchandisers nationwide, including K-Mart stores, from June 2000 through May 2005 for about $200.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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