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CPSC recall · Reported June 14, 2004

CPSC, Allen Organ Company Announce Recall of Wooden Organ Bench

The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly.

Recall #
04556
Affected scope
1,757
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Allen Organ Company of Macungie, Penn. recalled The recalled wooden organ bench is sold primarily to churches and theaters as part of a p… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Allen Organ Company Announce Recall of Wooden Organ Bench was recalled by Allen Organ Company of Macungie, Penn. in June 14, 2004. Reason: The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly.. Remedy: Stop using the recalled benches immediately and contact your local Allen Organ dealer or …. Verify recall #04556 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Allen Organ Company of Macungie, Penn. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly..

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
June 14, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04556 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #04556) was formally reported on June 14, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Allen Organ Company of Macungie, Penn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,757.

The documented reason for this recall is: The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Stop using the recalled benches immediately and contact your local Allen Organ dealer or call the Allen Organ Company Service Department for information on how to schedule an appointment to have your… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1,757

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled wooden organ bench is sold primarily to churches and theaters as part of a package that also includes an organ, console, pedal board, and speaker cabinets. A very small number of the wooden organ benches were sold separately. The wooden organ bench measures 26 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 48 inches long. The benches are made of oak, red oak, and walnut colored wood.

Reason for recall

The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly.

Remedy, what to do

Stop using the recalled benches immediately and contact your local Allen Organ dealer or call the Allen Organ Company Service Department for information on how to schedule an appointment to have your wooden organ bench repaired.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 04556
Date reported June 14, 2004
Date initiated June 14, 2004
Recalling firm Allen Organ Company of Macungie, Penn.
Affected scope 1,757
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.

Scale of Impact

1,757 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Stop using the recalled benches immediately and contact your local Allen Organ dealer or call the Allen Organ Company Service Dep…

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled wooden organ bench is sold primarily to churches and theaters as part of a package that also includes an organ, console, pedal board, and speaker cabinets. A very small number of the wooden organ benches were sold separately. The wooden organ bench measures 26 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 48 inches long. The benches are made of oak, red oak, and walnut colored wood.. Recalled by Allen Organ Company of Macungie, Penn.. Units affected: 1,757.
Why was this product recalled?
The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly.
What should consumers do?
Stop using the recalled benches immediately and contact your local Allen Organ dealer or call the Allen Organ Company Service Department for information on how to schedule an appointment to have your wooden organ bench repaired.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 14, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04556.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (04556) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported June 14, 2004. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.