Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse

Active Recall Announced December 5, 2007 CPSC #08114

Quick answer

Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse is CPSC recall #08114, announced on December 5, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top, and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.. Affected brand: Ameriwood Industries Inc..

Hazard

The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top, and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.

Affected products

Entertainment Centers

Recalled brands

Ameriwood Industries Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.

Recall date

December 5, 2007

Categories

Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08114?

CPSC recall #08114 covers Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 5, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top, and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.

What is the remedy for recall #08114?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08114 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childs-Death-Leads-to-Recall-of-Entertainment-Centers-by-Ameriwood-Units-Can-Collapse. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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