CPSC recall · Reported December 5, 2007
Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse
The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury to consumers.
Ameriwood Industries Inc., of Tiffin, Ohio recalled The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass….
Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse was recalled by Ameriwood Industries Inc., of Tiffin, Ohio in December 5, 2007. Reason: The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious inj…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Am…. Verify recall #08114 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ameriwood Industries Inc., of Tiffin, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious inj….
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- December 5, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08114 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 recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top, and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.
Reason for recall
The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08114 |
| Date reported | December 5, 2007 |
| Date initiated | December 5, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Ameriwood Industries Inc., of Tiffin, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 138,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel …
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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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