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Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse

U.S. CPSCInjuriesDec 5, 2007
Recalled Entertainment Center
Recalled Entertainment Center

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Hazard

The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received a report of a fatality when the entertainment center collapsed on a 19-month-old child. The firm has received three other reports of minor injuries involving the entertainment center.

Product description

The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top, and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.

Sold on

Mass merchandisers nationwide, including K-Mart stores, from June 2000 through May 2005 for about $200.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Ameriwood toll-free at (877) 732-8252 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ameriwood.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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