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CPSC, Sanus Systems Announce Recall of Television Wall Mounting Units
Recalled November 28, 2005 · CPSC recall 06039 · Sanus Systems
Hazard
An undersized shaft within the wall mounting unit can cause the product's main support component to loosen. As a result, the unit and the television it is supporting can fall from the wall, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Sanus Systems immediately to request a free safety bracket and instructions on how to install the safety device.
Units
About 14,000
Incidents / injuries
Sanus Systems has received one report of significant loosening in the product's main support component. No incidents or injuries relating to unit failure have been reported.
Description
This is a swing-arm wall-mount for flat panel televisions. The TV wall mount being recalled is the VisionMount model VMSA. The TV wall mount measures 18.5 inches high and 29 inches wide and is sold in black and silver. There is no writing on the unit.
What to do
Consumers should contact Sanus Systems immediately to request a free safety bracket and instructions on how to install the safety device.
Contact
Contact Sanus Systems at (800) 359-5520 between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.sanus.com
Product
VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting unit
Distributed by
Sanus Systems, of St. Paul, Minn.
Retailers
Audio Video stores from December 2004 through May 4, 2005 for about $350.
Made in
United States · China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →