Entertainment Centers
CPSC Recall #10-742 — June 15, 2010
Product
Entertainment Centers
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.
Hazard
The recalled entertainment centers' shelves can detach and fall onto consumers when the entertainment centers are moved.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 24,000
Sold At
Value City Furniture, Rooms Today and American Signature Furniture stores from October 2002 through December 2009 for about $1,650. The individual shelf was also sold separately for about $70.
Importer
American Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Manufactured In
China, Malaysia and Thailand