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CPSCRecalled Mar 17, 2004 · #04100

CPSC, APA Marketing Inc. Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Wall Units

Hazard

The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Description

The recalled Encore! Home Entertainment furniture is made of wood with a cherry finish and contains glass door fronts. Although the units were sold in several combinations, the entire entertainment center contains: two piers, a light bridge, a TV cart, and a pair of media storage cabinets. On the back panel of the piers, the name "APA MARKETING" is printed on a label. The black control box is located inside the left pier and mounted next to the tube light in the back.

Product details

Product
Encore! Home Entertainment Wall Units
Type
Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Retail furniture stores and consumer electronics stores nationwide, from July 2003 to January 2004, for $3,000 for the complete entertainment center. Individually, the piers cost about $700 each, the light bridge is $300, the TV cart is $600, and the media storage cabinet is $700 each.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should unplug the light fixtures from the outlet immediately and contact APA Marketing or the store where the wall unit was purchased, for a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice