CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, Sanus Systems Announce Recall of Television Wall Mounting Units
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should contact Sanus Systems immediately to request a free safety bracket and instructions on how to install the safety device.
Contact Information
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 Details
Sold At
Audio Video stores from December 2004 through May 4, 2005 for about $350.
Injuries
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.
Recall Number
06039
Product Information
Product Name
VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting unit
Product Type
Wall Mounting Units
Number of Units
About 14,000
Distributed By
Sanus Systems, of St. Paul, Minn.
Manufactured In
China