Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse
CPSC recall 08114 · announced December 5, 2007 · Ameriwood Industries · 138,000 units affected
The product
The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top, and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.
The hazard
The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received a report of a fatality when the entertainment center collapsed on a 19-month-old child. The firm has received three other reports of minor injuries involving the entertainment center.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers nationwide, including K-Mart stores, from June 2000 through May 2005 for about $200.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Ameriwood toll-free at (877) 732-8252 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ameriwood.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.