Recalls / 2002-08-07
CPSC, Crate & Barrel Announce Recall to Repair Media Carts
02221 · Recalled 2002-08-07 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled media carts have the model name "Elements Media Carts." They have an ash wood veneer with a dark brown stain and measure 31.75" x 19" x 23.5". The media carts contain a VCR shelf and a second compartment shelf for CD's. These media carts were manufactured in Denmark.
Hazards
The media cart has metal and plastic casters that can break, causing a television or other objects on the cart to fall and injure consumers nearby.
Reported injuries
Crate & Barrel has received seven reports of casters breaking, all of which involved property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled media carts immediately and call Crate & Barrel or contact the store from which the cart was purchased, to receive new casters, free of charge.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Elements Media Carts | About 5,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Crate & Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.
- Made in
- Denmark
- Sold at
- Crate & Barrel retail stores, catalogues, website sold the carts nationwide, from January 2001 through March 2002, for about $180.
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Crate & Barrel toll-free (877) 477-0653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Source: CPSC recall 02221. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.