CPSCGeneral Alert
Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers
Published: April 26, 2006Recall ID: 06548Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Apollo-Audio-Visual-Carts-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Equipment-Falling-On-Consumers |
| Title | Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d1ad54c2b8a14cc0bd8e68ff39ec90d0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Audio-Visual Cart |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Apollo is not aware of any incidents involving this audio visual cart. |
| Products › Name | Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart |
| Products › Type | Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers |
| Products › Category I D | 2168 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 960 |
| Recall I D | 3417 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Office Depot catalog and Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for between $200 and $240. |
| Recall Date | 2006-04-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 06548 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |