CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Sanus Systems Announce Recall of Television Wall Mounting Units
Published: November 28, 2005Recall ID: 06039Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting unit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Sanus-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-Television-Wall-Mounting-Units |
| Title | CPSC, Sanus Systems Announce Recall of Television Wall Mounting Units |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/dfcc860ac3b348259445be140d66d3fc.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Television Wall Mounting Units |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting unit |
| Products › Type | Wall Mounting Units |
| Products › Category I D | 2226 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 3167 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Sanus Systems immediately to request a free safety bracket and instructions on how to install the safety device. |
| Retailers › Name | Audio Video stores from December 2004 through May 4, 2005 for about $350. |
| Recall Date | 2005-11-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Sanus Systems, of St. Paul, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 06039 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | China |