CPSC recall 06-039, announced November 28, 2005, covers Sanus Systems VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting unit (about 14,000 units). An undersized shaft within the wall mounting unit can cause the product's main support component to loosen. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should contact Sanus Systems immediately to request a free safety bracket and instructions on how to install the safety device. Recall contact: call (800) 359-5520, or go to www.sanus.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?
This is a swing-arm wall-mount for flat panel televisions. The TV wall mount being recalled is the VisionMount model VMSA. The TV wall mount measures 18.5 inches high and 29 inches wide and is sold in black and silver. There is no writing on the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- December 2004 through May 2005
- Price paid
- $350
Why it was recalled
An undersized shaft within the wall mounting unit can cause the product's main support component to loosen. As a result, the unit and the television it is supporting can fall from the wall, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Sanus Systems has received one report of significant loosening in the product's main support component. No incidents or injuries relating to unit failure have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Sanus Systems immediately to request a free safety bracket and instructions on how to install the safety device.
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 (800) 359-5520, or go to www.sanus.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
- Sanus Systems
- Recall number
- 06-039
- Units
- About 14,000
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Audio Video stores from December 2004 through May 4, 2005 for about $350.
- Distributor
- Sanus Systems, of St. Paul, Minn.
VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting unit
CPSC product type: Wall Mounting Units
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 14,000 units: the 116th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 13 of 221 home electronics recalls.
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled 6 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Contact Sanus Systems at (800) 359-5520 between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.sanus.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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