CPSC, Sanus Systems Announce Recall of Television Wall Mounting Units
CPSC recall 06039 · announced November 28, 2005 · Sanus Systems · 14,000 units affected
The product
This is a swing-arm wall-mount for flat panel televisions. The TV wall mount being recalled is the VisionMount model VMSA. The TV wall mount measures 18.5 inches high and 29 inches wide and is sold in black and silver. There is no writing on the unit.
The hazard
An undersized shaft within the wall mounting unit can cause the product's main support component to loosen. As a result, the unit and the television it is supporting can fall from the wall, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Sanus Systems immediately to request a free safety bracket and instructions on how to install the safety device.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Sanus Systems has received one report of significant loosening in the product's main support component. No incidents or injuries relating to unit failure have been reported.
Sold at: Audio Video stores from December 2004 through May 4, 2005 for about $350.
Consumer contact: Contact Sanus Systems at (800) 359-5520 between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.sanus.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.