The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07251·Announced 2007-07-25

Sauder Woodworking Recalls TV Stands Due to Collapse Hazard

Sauder Woodworking is recalling about 414,000 TV stands because they may collapse if fasteners are not tightened, posing a risk of injury from falling televisions.

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 (structural collapse) where injuries have been reported, but no fatalities or FDA Class I/USDA Class I classifications are present, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for injury reports without critical agency classification.

Plain-English summary

Sauder Woodworking Co. of Archbold, Ohio, is recalling approximately 414,000 TV stands due to a collapse hazard. The recalled stands measure 23 ¾ inches (h) x 38 ½ inches (w) x 19 ½ inches (d) and feature a brushed maple finish with criss-cross, black, wrought-iron legs. The model number is 400205 and the UPC number is 42666 01958.

The hazard exists because the TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during assembly. This poses a risk that the TV set can fall onto children or adults. Sauder has received 43 reports of TV stands collapsing, most of which involved stands that had recently been assembled. Three injuries required medical treatment, including a broken arm, a torn rotator cuff with a concussion, and an injured finger. Additionally, a 6-year-old child received a bruised shoulder when a stand collapsed and a TV fell on her.

The stands were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide and online at Wal-Mart.com from January 2005 through May 2007 for about $90. Consumers should stop using the TV stand immediately if it moves from side-to-side. They should contact Sauder toll-free at (866) 218-8312 or visit www.sauder.com to receive detailed instructions on checking the tightness of the fasteners.

The recalled product

Product
TV Stands
Manufacturer
Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
414,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 4266601958

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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