NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2007
Release #07-251

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 218-8312
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Sauder Woodworking Recalls TV Stands Due to Collapse Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: TV Stands

Units: About 414,000

Manufacturer: Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio

Hazard: The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the
metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during
assembly, posing a risk that the TV set can fall onto children or
adults.

Incidents/Injuries: Sauder has received 43 reports of TV stands
collapsing. Most of the reported incidents involved stands that had
recently been assembled. Three injuries required medical treatment
including a broken arm, a torn rotator cuff with a concussion, and an
injured finger. These injuries occurred when consumers attempted to
prevent a TV from falling off the stand. In addition, a 6-year-old
child received a bruised shoulder when the stand collapsed and a TV
fell on her.

Description: The recalled TV Stand measures 23 ¾ inches (h) x 38 ½
inches (w) x 19 ½ inches (d) with a brushed maple finish. The stand
has criss-cross, black, wrought-iron legs, a pull-out drawer, and a
lower shelf. Model number 400205 and UPC number 42666 01958 are
located on the product's carton and instructions.

Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide and online at Wal-Mart.com from
January 2005 through May 2007 for about $90.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the TV stand immediately if it
moves from side-to-side. Consumers should contact Sauder to receive
detailed instructions on checking the tightness of the fasteners.

Consumer Contact: Contact Sauder toll-free at (866) 218-8312 between
7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9:00
a.m and 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.sauder.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07251.html

"Greg" wrote in message
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2007
Release #07-251

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 218-8312
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Sauder Woodworking Recalls TV Stands Due to Collapse Hazard

In general, Sauder stuff is junk that even dumpster divers leave behind. I'd
use some concrete block and a few planks before I bought anything they sell.

aem sends...

Greg wrote:
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2007
Release #07-251

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 218-8312
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Sauder Woodworking Recalls TV Stands Due to Collapse Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: TV Stands

Units: About 414,000

Manufacturer: Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio

Hazard: The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the
metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during
assembly, posing a risk that the TV set can fall onto children or
adults.

Incidents/Injuries: Sauder has received 43 reports of TV stands
collapsing. Most of the reported incidents involved stands that had
recently been assembled. Three injuries required medical treatment
including a broken arm, a torn rotator cuff with a concussion, and an
injured finger. These injuries occurred when consumers attempted to
prevent a TV from falling off the stand. In addition, a 6-year-old
child received a bruised shoulder when the stand collapsed and a TV
fell on her.

Description: The recalled TV Stand measures 23 ¾ inches (h) x 38 ½
inches (w) x 19 ½ inches (d) with a brushed maple finish. The stand
has criss-cross, black, wrought-iron legs, a pull-out drawer, and a
lower shelf. Model number 400205 and UPC number 42666 01958 are
located on the product's carton and instructions.

Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide and online at Wal-Mart.com from
January 2005 through May 2007 for about $90.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the TV stand immediately if it
moves from side-to-side. Consumers should contact Sauder to receive
detailed instructions on checking the tightness of the fasteners.

Consumer Contact: Contact Sauder toll-free at (866) 218-8312 between
7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9:00
a.m and 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.sauder.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07251.html
It is the same throw away junk as 30 years ago. It's a waste of money.