Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers
CPSC recall 06548 · announced April 26, 2006 · Apollo® Presentation Products · 960 units affected
The product
Apollo® Item #VWBUL44 (Office Depot Model #177-446) is steel, has a pyramid design, has three shelves, stands 44 inches high and comes with a three-outlet electrical assembly, including a cord-winding bracket. The affected Model VWBUL44 Carts have a model number tag on the underside of the top shelf, that reads: "SC: 18" and a date code "REF" date code of 07/26/05 or later.
The hazard
These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit, including a safety belt and hardware needed for assembly.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Apollo is not aware of any incidents involving this audio visual cart.
Sold at: Office Depot catalog and Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for between $200 and $240.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Apollo at (800) 777-3750 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.apolloavproducts.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.