CPSC recall 04-515, announced November 20, 2003, covers Planet 3 Cherry Bentwood model television stands sold at Circuit City (3,500 units). The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should remove televisions from these stands immediately and return the stands to Circuit City for a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 616-5700.
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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.
Model number PTT 22018 is written on the packaging and instructions.
Which products are included?
These are "Cherry Bentwood" model television stands. The three-tier stands are made from mahogany wood and have curved glass ends. They are 30 inches high and 45 inches wide, and sold for use with televisions up to 36 inches in diameter. Model number PTT 22018 is written on the packaging and instructions. There is no writing on the stands themselves.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- July 2003 through September 2003
- Price paid
- $250
Why it was recalled
The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None Reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should remove televisions from these stands immediately and return the stands to Circuit City for a refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 616-5700.
- 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
- Planet 3
- Manufacturer
- Planet 3, of Deerfield, Ill.
- Recall number
- 04-515
- Units
- 3,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Circuit City stores nationwide, from July 2003 through September 2003, for about $250.
Cherry Bentwood model television stands sold at Circuit City
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
- 3,500 units: the 170th-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Contact Planet 3 toll-free at (888) 616-5700 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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