CPSC recall 04-224, announced September 28, 2004, covers Sauder Woodworking TV/VCR carts (300,000 units). The carts can tip over and the television can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the TV and cart fall on a child. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the TV/VCR carts immediately and do the following: Remove the television and all contents. Recall contact: call (888) 800-6315, or go to www.sauder.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
The recalled TV/VCR carts are white, light brown and light reddish brown; have decorative hardware and trim; and are about 29 inches wide, 17 inches deep, and 25 inches high. The carts are equipped with a top shelf for a television 20 inches or smaller and a middle shelf for a VCR and a lower storage area. The recalled carts include models 3355, 6355, 7755, 9855 and 9755, which can be found on the instruction book that came with the cart.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the instruction book
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 1991 through May 1999
- Where sold
- Target, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $80 to $100
Why it was recalled
The carts can tip over and the television can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the TV and cart fall on a child.
Incidents and injuries
Sauder Woodworking received one report of a cart tipping over, though no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the TV/VCR carts immediately and do the following: Remove the television and all contents. Turn the cart over and remove the four casters from the bottom of the cart. This will bring the tip-stability of the cart into compliance with the latest industry standards. Contact Sauder Woodworking Co. to receive a free retrofit kit and safe use information. When updated, this cart will be suitable for use with TVs weighing 50 pounds or less. This includes most TVs that are 20 inches or smaller.
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, or go to www.sauder.com.
- 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
- 04-224
- Units
- 300,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, discount and home electronic stores nationwide sold the 3355, 6355 and 7755 models, from October 1991 through May 1999, for between $80 and $100. The 9855 and 9755 models were sold exclusively at Target stores.
TV/VCR carts
CPSC product type: Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers
This recall in context
Compared with the 378 furniture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 300,000 units: the 24th-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 4th. The one before: Sauder Woodworking TV/VCR Carts (04-115, Apr 2004).
- Time on sale
- About 8 years. Recalled 64 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact Sauder Woodworking Co. toll-free at (888) 800-6315 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.sauder.com, to receive a free repair kit.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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