CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The arm joints on the television mounting system do not have a washer at the top joint which can result in excessive wear of the stop pins on the arm. This can allow the arm system and items connected to the arm to fall and injure the user or bystanders.
TRUMPF Medical Systems Recalls Television Mounting System Due to Falling Hazard
The mounting systems were sold for use in hospital Intensive Care Units. The units are off-white and have multiple joints between the ceiling mount and the TV mount at the end of the arm system.
Required Consumer Action
Secure the unit to prevent movement and contact TRUMPF Medical Systems for information on receiving a repair kit that includes the missing washers.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc. toll-free at (888) 474-9359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email Lindsey.ronnenberg@us.trumpf.com
Recall Details
Sold At
TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc. nationwide From January 2005 through December 2011 for about $2,100.
Injuries
The firm received one report of a mounting system falling while being positioned. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
12742
Product Information
Product Name
Ondal AC2000 (PDI) Television Mounting System
Product Type
Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
Number of Units
215 distributed to 5 hospitals
Imported By
TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc., of Charleston, SC
Distributed By
TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc., of Charleston, SC
Manufactured In
Germany