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Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers

Reported: April 26, 2006 Initiated: April 26, 2006 #06548

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 960
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Apollo-Audio-Visual-Carts-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Equipment-Falling-On-Consumers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill.. Units affected: About 960.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 26, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06548.

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