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CPSCRecalled Apr 26, 2006 · #06548

Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers

Hazard

These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.

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Description

Apollo® Item #VWBUL44 (Office Depot Model #177-446) is steel, has a pyramid design, has three shelves, stands 44 inches high and comes with a three-outlet electrical assembly, including a cord-winding bracket. The affected Model VWBUL44 Carts have a model number tag on the underside of the top shelf, that reads: "SC: 18" and a date code "REF" date code of 07/26/05 or later.

Product details

Product
Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart
Type
Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
VWBUL44
UPCs
Sold at
Office Depot catalog and Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for between $200 and $240.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit, including a safety belt and hardware needed for assembly.

View the official CPSC notice