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VWBUL44

Is VWBUL44 recalled? Yes. Model number VWBUL44 is listed in CPSC recall 06-548: Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart, announced April 26, 2006.

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix on your product label. A similar-looking model may not be included in a recall — the official CPSC notice is always the final authority.

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Recall 06-548, published April 26, 2006

Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

VWBUL44
Additional identifying details

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.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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.

Official remedy

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.

What should I do if I have VWBUL44?

  1. Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with VWBUL44, then check the date codes the notice lists.
  2. Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
  3. Contact the firm. Call (800) 777-3750, or go to www.apolloavproducts.com.
  4. Do not take it back to the store. The notice asks owners not to return it to stores.
  5. Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
Brand
Apollo Presentation Products
Recall published
April 26, 2006
Category
Furniture
Units
About 960
Sold at / sales period
Office Depot catalog and Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for between $200 and $240.

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