The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07155·Announced 2007-04-12

Circuit City Recalls Verge Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets

Circuit City is recalling Verge flat panel TV tilt-mount brackets because the lock bar could unfasten, causing the television to fall and injure bystanders.

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 serious injury from falling televisions, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Circuit City Stores Inc. is recalling Verge Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets, models VPSW103M and VPSW103M2. The brackets were sold under Circuit City's private label, "Verge," and were manufactured by Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong. Approximately 9,900 units were sold nationwide at Circuit City stores from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $180 or $140.

The recall is due to a risk that the bracket's lock bar could unfasten if upward force is applied to a mounted television. This failure could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who have not received a free repair kit should contact Circuit City immediately to request one. Consumers can also request a free repair by a professional installer. For additional information, contact Circuit City toll-free at (888) 666-9897 or visit www.circuitcity.com.

The recalled product

Product
Verge Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets
Manufacturer
Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — TV Mounts
Hazard
Affected units
9,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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