CPSC recall · Reported April 26, 2006
Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers
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 …
Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill. recalled Apollo® Item #VWBUL44 (Office Depot Model #177-446) is steel, has a pyramid design, has t….
Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers was recalled by Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill. in April 26, 2006. Reason: These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming u…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot …. Verify recall #06548 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming u….
- None
- agency class
- April 26, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06548 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
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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06548 |
| Date reported | April 26, 2006 |
| Date initiated | April 26, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 960 |
| 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 these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit…
- Check the recall number (06548) 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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