CPSC recall 07-251, announced July 25, 2007, covers Sauder Woodworking TV Stands (about 414,000 units). The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during assembly, posing a risk that the TV set can fall onto children or adults. The notice cites 43 incident reports and 3 injuries. Consumers should stop using the TV stand immediately, if it moves from side-to-side. Recall contact: call (866) 218-8312, or go to www.sauder.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.
UPC or product codes
4266601958Model number 400205 and UPC number 42666 01958 are located on the product's carton and instructions.
Which products are included?
The recalled TV Stand measures 23 ¾ inches (h) x 38 ½ inches (w) x 19 ½ inches (d) with a brushed maple finish. The stand has criss-cross, black, wrought-iron legs, a pull-out drawer, and a lower shelf. Model number 400205 and UPC number 42666 01958 are located on the product's carton and instructions.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the product's carton
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 2005 through May 2007
- Where sold
- Walmart, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $90
Why it was recalled
The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during assembly, posing a risk that the TV set can fall onto children or adults.
Incidents and injuries
Sauder has received 43 reports of TV stands collapsing. Most of the reported incidents involved stands that had recently been assembled. Three injuries required medical treatment, including a broken arm, a torn rotator cuff with a concussion, and an injured finger. These injuries occurred when consumers attempted to prevent a TV from falling off the stand. In addition, a 6-year-old child received a bruised shoulder when the stand collapsed and a TV fell on her.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the TV stand immediately, if it moves from side-to-side. Consumers should contact Sauder to receive detailed instructions on checking the tightness of the fasteners.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 218-8312, or go to www.sauder.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
- Sauder Woodworking
- Manufacturer
- Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio
- Recall number
- 07-251
- Units
- About 414,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide and online at Wal-Mart.com from January 2005 through May 2007 for about $90.
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
- 414,000 units: the 19th-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 128 of 378 furniture recalls.
- Brand history
- Sauder Woodworking is named in 10 CPSC notices in this index, from 1999 to 2025. This recall is the 5th. The one before: Sauder Woodworking TV/VCR carts (04-224, Sep 2004).
- Time on sale
- About 2 years. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Contact Sauder toll-free at (866) 218-8312 between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sauder.com
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