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Product recall · CPSCOctober 16, 2014Serious
Sanus Simplicity Television Wall Mounts
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What’s wrong
The nut securing the television to the main arm assembly can loosen causing the attached television to become detached from the arm assembly, posing an impact hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
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What to do
The company is contacting consumers and providing a free repair kit. Consumers should follow the instructions to do the repair provided in the letter and contact Milestone if they have any questions or concerns.
Who to contact: Milestone toll-free at (877) 277-3707 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday or online at www.milestone.com and click on Recall Information at the lower right corner for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Sanus Simplicity model SLF5. The wall mounts are black and made of metal. They are about 30 inches long and 18 inches tall. The center bar of the mount can extend out to about 13 inches. The mounts fit most 37 inch to 80 inch, flat-panel televisions up to125 lbs. The words "Sanus Simplicity" are located on the top left corner of the box the product is sold in and on the instruction manual. The words are not found directly on the product. The model numbers can be found on the product label sticker located on the metal wall plate, under the plastic cover that covers the top horizontal bar.
Details
- Units affected
- About 207,000
- Recall date
- October 16, 2014
- Brand
- Milestone AV Technologies LLC of Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Milestone has received two reports of the television becoming detached from the arm assembly. One injury to a shoulder has been reported.
SLF5
Costco from July 2013 to September 2014 for about $125.
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: “Sanus Simplicity Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Impact Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco”
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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