Product Recall Number: 07-155
Why was "Verge" Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets recalled?
If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.
Product Recall Number: 07-155
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-04-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: "Verge" Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Circuit City Stores Inc., of Richmond, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 9,900 ΓÇ£VergeΓÇ¥ Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets. If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.Name of product: "Verge" Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount BracketsUnits: About 9,900Importer: Circuit City Stores Inc., of Richmond, Va.Manufacturer: Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd., of Hong KongHazard: If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled tilt-mount brackets for flat panel televisions are sold under Circuit City's private label, "Verge." The two model numbers involved in this recall are VPSW103M and VPSW103M2. "Verge" and the model numbers are written on the packaging. There is no writing on the brackets. The brackets were sold individually and through an installation package.Sold at: Circuit City stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $180 for Model VPSW103M and $140 for Model VPSW103M2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Circuit City has mailed free repair kits to those consumers it can contact. Consumers who have not received the free repair kit should contact Circuit City immediately to request it. Consumers can also request a free repair by a professional installer.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Circuit City toll-free at (888) 666-9897 anytime, or visit Circuit City's Web site at www.circuitcity.com.
Hazard Description: If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 9,900
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Circuit City has mailed free repair kits to those consumers it can contact. Consumers who have not received the free repair kit should contact Circuit City immediately to request it. Consumers can also request a free repair by a professional installer.
Sold At: Circuit City stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $180 for Model VPSW103M and $140 for Model VPSW103M2.
Importers: Circuit City Stores Inc., of Richmond, Va.
Manufacturers: Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed