The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06039·Announced 2005-11-28

Sanus VisionMount VMSA Swing-Arm TV Wall Mounts Recalled for Falling Risk

Sanus Systems is recalling VisionMount VMSA swing-arm TV wall mounts because an undersized shaft can cause the unit to fall, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (falling television) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed injuries.

Plain-English summary

Sanus Systems is recalling approximately 14,000 VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting units. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on November 28, 2005. The affected units are flat-panel TV wall mounts measuring 18.5 inches high and 29 inches wide, sold in black and silver. There is no writing on the unit.

The recall is due to a defect where an undersized shaft within the wall mounting unit can cause the product's main support component to loosen. This can result in the unit and the television it is supporting falling from the wall, posing a risk of injury to consumers. Sanus Systems has received one report of significant loosening in the main support component, but no incidents or injuries relating to unit failure have been reported.

The units were sold at Audio Video stores from December 2004 through May 4, 2005, for about $350. Consumers should contact Sanus Systems immediately to request a free safety bracket and instructions on how to install the safety device. Contact information is available at (800) 359-5520 or www.sanus.com.

The recalled product

Product
VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting unit
Category
Consumer Product — Home Improvement / Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
14,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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