Sanus Systems · Recalled
CPSC, Sanus Systems Announce Recall of Television Wall Mounting Units
An undersized shaft within the wall mounting unit can cause the product's main support component to loosen. As a result, the unit and the television it is supporting can fall from the wall, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
- Units
- About 14,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $350
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This is a swing-arm wall-mount for flat panel televisions. The TV wall mount being recalled is the VisionMount model VMSA. The TV wall mount measures 18.5 inches high and 29 inches wide and is sold in black and silver. There is no writing on the unit.
The file
- Sold at
- Audio Video stores from December 2004 through May 4, 2005 for about $350.
- Product type
- Wall Mounting Units
- Made in
- China, United States
- Recalled by
- Sanus Systems, of St. Paul, Minn.
Incident log
Sanus Systems has received one report of significant loosening in the product's main support component. No incidents or injuries relating to unit failure have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Sanus Systems immediately to request a free safety bracket and instructions on how to install the safety device.
Contact Sanus Systems at (800) 359-5520 between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.sanus.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 28 2005; last revised APR 16 2024.