TV Stands

CPSC Recall #08-408 — September 23, 2008

Recall Summary

Recall Number08-408
Recall DateSeptember 23, 2008
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 48,600
ManufacturerKing Pao Enterprise Co. Ltd. and Studio Link Corp. Ltd., of China
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

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

Product

TV Stands

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Studio RTA, of Pico Rivera, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 48,600 TV Stands. The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of Product: TV StandsUnits: About 48,600Distributor: Studio RTA, of Pico Rivera, Calif.Manufacturers: King Pao Enterprise Co. Ltd. and Studio Link Corp. Ltd., of ChinaHazard: The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.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.Sold by: Best Buy (model 402875) and other retailers nationwide from May 2004 through August 2008 for about between $220 and $260.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately remove the TV from the stand and contact Studio RTA to receive a free repair kit.

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.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

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

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.