CPSC recall 06-255, announced September 12, 2006, covers Pier 1 Imports Ming TV Stands (about 4,300 units). If a consumer leans on the stand's drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off, posing a risk of injury or death. The firm is no longer in business. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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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 Ming TV Stand, SKU 2065368, is a brown wooden cabinet that sits directly on the floor and measures 35½ inches wide, 17¾ inches deep and 23½ inches high. The TV stand contains an open storage space between its top shelf and its single bottom drawer.
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- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- August 2005 through February 2006
- Price paid
- $250
Why it was recalled
If a consumer leans on the stand's drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off, posing a risk of injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
Pier 1 has not received any reports of injuries in the United States. Though, Pier 1 has received a report of a death of a young child in Canada, which occurred when a television fell off the TV stand.
Official remedy
The firm is no longer in business. Customers should immediately remove televisions or other heavy items from these TV stands and discard the product.
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 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
- 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
- Pier 1 Imports
- Recall number
- 06-255
- Units
- About 4,300
- Sold at / sales period
- The stands were sold at Pier 1 stores nationwide and on-line through Pier 1's Web site from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $250.
- Importer
- Pier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas
Ming TV Stands
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
- 4,300 units: the 160th-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Brand history
- Pier 1 Imports is named in 9 CPSC notices in this index, from 1994 to 2020. This recall is the 4th. The one before: Pier 1 Imports Stuffed snowman and reindeer toys (01053a, Dec 2000).
- Time on sale
- 7 months. Recalled 7 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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