Recalls / 2006-04-26
Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers
06548 · Recalled 2006-04-26 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
Apollo is not aware of any incidents involving this audio visual cart.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart | About 960 |
Parties
- Distributor
- Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Office Depot catalog, Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for, $240.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Apollo at (800) 777-3750 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.apolloavproducts.com
Source: CPSC recall 06548. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.