Circuit City Stores · Recalled
Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Units
If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.
- Units
- About 9,900
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $140–$180
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled tilt-mount brackets for flat panel televisions are sold under Circuit City's private label, "Verge." The two model numbers involved in this recall are VPSW103M and VPSW103M2. "Verge" and the model numbers are written on the packaging. There is no writing on the brackets. The brackets were sold individually and through an installation package.
The file
- Sold at
- Circuit City stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $180 for Model VPSW103M and $140 for Model VPSW103M2.
- Product type
- Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Circuit City Stores Inc., of Richmond, Va., Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Circuit City has mailed free repair kits to those consumers it can contact. Consumers who have not received the free repair kit should contact Circuit City immediately to request it. Consumers can also request a free repair by a professional installer.
For additional information, contact Circuit City toll-free at (888) 666-9897 anytime, or visit Circuit City's Web site at www.circuitcity.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 APR 12 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
