CPSC recall · Reported January 18, 2000
CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Announce Recall of Computer Armoires
The upper doors or upper door components can fall off, causing injury to nearby consumers.
Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio recalled The recall involves the Monarch style computer armoire, models 2549 (washed pine finish),….
CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Announce Recall of Computer Armoires was recalled by Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio in January 18, 2000. Reason: The upper doors or upper door components can fall off, causing injury to nearby consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the computer armoire immediately and call Sauder to order a f…. Verify recall #00055 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The upper doors or upper door components can fall off, causing injury to nearby consumers..
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- January 18, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00055 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recall involves the Monarch style computer armoire, models 2549 (washed pine finish), 2649 (woodland oak finish), 2749 (classic cherry finish), 8449 (fruitwood finish), and 9649 (amber oak finish). The Monarch Computer Armoire measures about 41.5 inches wide, 23 inches deep and 73 inches high with the doors closed. Two upper doors open to reveal designated areas for a printer, monitor, and keyboard. Two lower rollaway doors open to provide additional work surfaces and a file drawer. "Sauder" is imprinted into two metal strike plates, located in the corners of the upper doors. The model number is located on a sticker that the consumer attached to the armoire or in the assembly instruction book.
Reason for recall
The upper doors or upper door components can fall off, causing injury to nearby consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the computer armoire immediately and call Sauder to order a free repair kit. The repair kit includes safety brackets for installation on both doors and installation instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00055 |
| Date reported | January 18, 2000 |
| Date initiated | January 18, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 212,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the computer armoire immediately and call Sauder to order a free repair kit. The repair kit includes …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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