Recalls / 2010-06-16

Entertainment Centers Recalled by American Signature Due to Fall Hazard

10742 · Recalled 2010-06-16 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled entertainment centers with model names "Arts and Crafts", "Vineyard Manor", "Lake Cottage", "Studio One", "West Indies" and "Plantation Cove" were sold in various colors including dark brown, natural, black and white with fixed or adjustable shelves.

Hazards

The recalled entertainment centers' shelves can detach and fall onto consumers when the entertainment centers are moved.

Reported injuries

American Signature Inc. has received four reports of the shelf above the television collapsing, causing two injuries. Injuries include a child who was struck on her fingers and an adult who required stitches to his mouth. There were also two reports of minor property damage.

Remedy

American Signature Inc. is sending free repair kits to consumers who purchased the recalled entertainment centers. Consumers should not move the entertainment centers until they install the free repair kit. If the entertainment center must be moved, remove the center shelf above the television first. Consumers should contact the store where they purchased the entertainment center if they do not receive the repair kit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Entertainment Centers		About 24,000

Parties

Importer: American Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Made in: China, Malaysia, Thailand
Sold at: Value City Furniture, Rooms Today, American Signature Furniture stores, 650. The individual shelf was also sold separately for about $70.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact the store where the entertainment center was purchased. Consumers can find the location of American Signature Furniture stores at (866) 274-6631 or Value City Furniture stores at (866) 823-7867, contact American Signature toll-free at (877) 793-3423 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms' websites at www.vcf.com or www.asfurniture.com

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Source: CPSC recall 10742. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.