CPSC recall · Reported November 20, 2003
CPSC, Planet 3 Announce Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City
The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children.
Planet 3, of Deerfield, Ill. recalled These are "Cherry Bentwood" model television stands. The three-tier stands are made from ….
CPSC, Planet 3 Announce Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City was recalled by Planet 3, of Deerfield, Ill. in November 20, 2003. Reason: The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby cons…. Remedy: Consumers should remove televisions from these stands immediately and return the stands t…. Verify recall #04515 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Planet 3, of Deerfield, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby cons….
- None
- agency class
- 4K units
- affected scope
- November 20, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04515 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
These are "Cherry Bentwood" model television stands. The three-tier stands are made from mahogany wood and have curved glass ends. They are 30 inches high and 45 inches wide, and sold for use with televisions up to 36 inches in diameter. Model number PTT 22018 is written on the packaging and instructions. There is no writing on the stands themselves.
Reason for recall
The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should remove televisions from these stands immediately and return the stands to Circuit City for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04515 |
| Date reported | November 20, 2003 |
| Date initiated | November 20, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Planet 3, of Deerfield, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 3,500 |
| 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 remove televisions from these stands immediately and return the stands to Circuit City for a refund.
- Check the recall number (04515) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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