Recalls / 2004-03-17
CPSC, APA Marketing Inc. Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Wall Units
04100 · Recalled 2004-03-17 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled Encore! Home Entertainment furniture is made of wood with a cherry finish and contains glass door fronts. Although the units were sold in several combinations, the entire entertainment center contains: two piers, a light bridge, a TV cart, and a pair of media storage cabinets. On the back panel of the piers, the name "APA MARKETING" is printed on a label. The black control box is located inside the left pier and mounted next to the tube light in the back.
Hazards
The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
APA Marketing has received one report involving a touch dimmer lighting mechanism that overheated, causing visual fire damage to the entertainment center. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the light fixtures from the outlet immediately and contact APA Marketing or the store where the wall unit was purchased, for a free repair.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Encore! Home Entertainment Wall Units | 400 |
Parties
- Importer
- APA Marketing Inc., of Commerce, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Retail furniture stores, consumer electronics, from July 2003 to January 2004, for $3, 000 for the complete entertainment center. Individually, the piers cost about $700 each, the light bridge is $300, the TV cart is $600, the media storage cabinet is $700 each.
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact the company toll-free by calling (866) 220-9395 ext. 212 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: CPSC recall 04100. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.