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TV Stands Recalled By Studio RTA Due to TV Tip-over Hazard

Recalled September 24, 2008 · CPSC recall 08408 · TV

Hazard

The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the TV from the stand and contact Studio RTA to receive a free repair kit.

Units

About 48,600

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves four different TV stand models. Model numbers are printed on the packaging and instruction's sheet. "E Series" Model 060331: The product consists of two glass shelves, a lower shelf made of metal, and black leg and frame components. "Fierro" Model 402875: This product was sold exclusively by Best Buy. The product consists of three glass shelves with black leg and frame components. "Madison DLP" Model 060176: The product consists of three glass shelves with dark wood grain finish frame components, black legs, and a black fiberboard back panel. "Madison 3000" Model 060090: The product consists of three glass shelves with dark wood grain finish frame components, black legs, and a metal mesh back panel.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the TV from the stand and contact Studio RTA to receive a free repair kit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Studio RTA toll-free at (888) 309-0299 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.studiorta.com

Product

TV Stands

Manufacturer(s)

King Pao Enterprise Co. Ltd., of China · Studio Link Corp. Ltd., of China

Distributed by

Studio RTA, of Pico Rivera, Calif.

Retailers

Best Buy (model 402875) and other retailers nationwide from May 2004 through August 2008 for about between $220 and $260.

Made in

China

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