Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart recall 06-548

Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart

Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers

CPSC published a recall notice for Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart from Apollo Presentation Products on April 26, 2006. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: 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 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.

Affected model numbers

VWBUL44

Additional identifying details

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 notice

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.

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.