CPSC, Allen Organ Company Announce Recall of Wooden Organ Bench
CPSC recall 04556 · announced June 14, 2004 · Allen Organ Company Of Macungie, Penn · 1,757 units affected
The product
The recalled wooden organ bench is sold primarily to churches and theaters as part of a package that also includes an organ, console, pedal board, and speaker cabinets. A very small number of the wooden organ benches were sold separately. The wooden organ bench measures 26 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 48 inches long. The benches are made of oak, red oak, and walnut colored wood.
The hazard
The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly.
What to do (per CPSC)
Stop using the recalled benches immediately and contact your local Allen Organ dealer or call the Allen Organ Company Service Department for information on how to schedule an appointment to have your wooden organ bench repaired.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Four incidents have been reported, involving loose joints for the legs of the organ bench. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Music retailers nationwide from April 1999 through November 1999 and from December 2002 through January 2004.
Consumer contact: Call your dealer/retailer to schedule an appointment to repair your wooden organ bench or call the Allen Organ Company Service Department toll-free at (610) 966-2203 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Allen Organ Company can be emailed at allenservice@allenorgan.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.