Recall #06-255 · Published September 12, 2006

Pier 1 Imports Ming TV Stands

Pier 1 Imports Recalls TV Stands for Tipping Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Ming TV Stands from Pier 1 Imports on September 12, 2006. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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 official remedy states: The firm is no longer in business. Customers should immediately remove televisions or other heavy items from these TV stands and discard the product.

Brown Ming TV Stand
Brown Ming TV Stand
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

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.

Product and sales details

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

Recall contact information

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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