CPSC recall 06-548, announced April 26, 2006, covers Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart (about 960 units). These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 777-3750, or go to www.apolloavproducts.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.
Affected model numbers
The affected Model VWBUL44 Carts have a model number tag on the underside of the top shelf, that reads: "SC: 18" and a date code "REF" date code of 07/26/05 or later.
Which products are included?
Apollo® Item #VWBUL44 (Office Depot Model #177-446) is steel, has a pyramid design, has three shelves, stands 44 inches high and comes with a three-outlet electrical assembly, including a cord-winding bracket. The affected Model VWBUL44 Carts have a model number tag on the underside of the top shelf, that reads: "SC: 18" and a date code "REF" date code of 07/26/05 or later.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a model number tag on the underside of the top shelf
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2005 through February 2006
- Price paid
- $200 to $240
Why it was recalled
These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart's upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.
Incidents and injuries
Apollo is not aware of any incidents involving this audio visual cart.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit, including a safety belt and hardware needed for assembly.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 777-3750, or go to www.apolloavproducts.com.
- Do not take it back to the store. The notice asks owners not to return it to stores.
- 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
- Apollo Presentation Products
- Recall number
- 06-548
- Units
- About 960
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Office Depot catalog and Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for between $200 and $240.
- Distributor
- Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart
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
- 960 units: the 253rd-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Apollo at (800) 777-3750 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.apolloavproducts.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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