TRUMPF Medical Systems Recalls Television Mounting System Due to Falling Hazard
CPSC recall 12742 · announced July 18, 2012 · Ondal Medical Systems · 215 units affected
The product
The mounting systems were sold for use in hospital Intensive Care Units. The units are off-white and have multiple joints between the ceiling mount and the TV mount at the end of the arm system.
The hazard
The arm joints on the television mounting system do not have a washer at the top joint which can result in excessive wear of the stop pins on the arm. This can allow the arm system and items connected to the arm to fall and injure the user or bystanders.
What to do (per CPSC)
Secure the unit to prevent movement and contact TRUMPF Medical Systems for information on receiving a repair kit that includes the missing washers. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm received one report of a mounting system falling while being positioned. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc. nationwide From January 2005 through December 2011 for about $2,100.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc. toll-free at (888) 474-9359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email Lindsey.ronnenberg@us.trumpf.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.