CPSC recall 00-055, announced January 18, 2000, covers Sauder Woodworking Monarch Computer Armoires (about 212,400 units). The upper doors or upper door components can fall off, causing injury to nearby consumers. The notice cites 143 incident reports and 17 injuries. Consumers should stop using the computer armoire immediately and call Sauder to order a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (888) 800-6315.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model number is located on a sticker that the consumer attached to the armoire or in the assembly instruction book.
Which products are included?
The recall involves the Monarch style computer armoire, models 2549 (washed pine finish), 2649 (woodland oak finish), 2749 (classic cherry finish), 8449 (fruitwood finish), and 9649 (amber oak finish). The Monarch Computer Armoire measures about 41.5 inches wide, 23 inches deep and 73 inches high with the doors closed. Two upper doors open to reveal designated areas for a printer, monitor, and keyboard. Two lower rollaway doors open to provide additional work surfaces and a file drawer. "Sauder" is imprinted into two metal strike plates, located in the corners of the upper doors. The model number is located on a sticker that the consumer attached to the armoire or in the assembly instruction book.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- July 1997 through December 1999
- Price paid
- $450
Why it was recalled
The upper doors or upper door components can fall off, causing injury to nearby consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Sauder Woodworking has received 143 reports of an upper door or its components falling off, resulting in 17 injuries, including a broken toe, cuts, scratches and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the computer armoire immediately and call Sauder to order a free repair kit. The repair kit includes safety brackets for installation on both doors and installation instructions.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 800-6315.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sauder Woodworking
- Manufacturer
- Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio
- Recall number
- 00-055
- Units
- About 212,400
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, office and furniture stores nationwide sold these computer armoires, from July 1997 through December 1999, for about $450.
Monarch Computer Armoires
CPSC product type: Furniture (Miscellaneous)
This recall in context
Compared with the 378 furniture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 212,400 units: the 28th-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 128 of 378 furniture recalls.
- Brand history
- Sauder Woodworking is named in 10 CPSC notices in this index, from 1999 to 2025. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Sauder Woodworking television carts (99-114, May 1999).
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers may call Sauder toll-free at (888) 800-6315 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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