VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting unit

Date

Nov. 28, 2005

Distributor

Sanus Systems, of St. Paul, Minn.

CPSC title

CPSC, Sanus Systems Announce Recall of Television Wall Mounting Units

Products

VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting unit

Description

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.

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Sanus Systems immediately to request a free safety bracket and instructions on how to install the safety device.

Units

About 14,000

Injuries reported

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.

Sold at

Audio Video stores from December 2004 through May 4, 2005 for about $350.

Made in

United States, China

Consumer contact

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 number

06039

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Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.