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Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Units

Recalled April 12, 2007 · CPSC recall 07155 · Flat

Hazard

If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.

Remedy

Circuit City has mailed free repair kits to those consumers it can contact. Consumers who have not received the free repair kit should contact Circuit City immediately to request it. Consumers can also request a free repair by a professional installer.

Units

About 9,900

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled tilt-mount brackets for flat panel televisions are sold under Circuit City's private label, "Verge." The two model numbers involved in this recall are VPSW103M and VPSW103M2. "Verge" and the model numbers are written on the packaging. There is no writing on the brackets. The brackets were sold individually and through an installation package.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Circuit City toll-free at (888) 666-9897 anytime, or visit Circuit City's Web site at www.circuitcity.com

Product

Verge Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets

Manufacturer(s)

Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong

Imported by

Circuit City Stores Inc., of Richmond, Va.

Retailers

Circuit City stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $180 for Model VPSW103M and $140 for Model VPSW103M2.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →