Recall #08-114 · Published December 5, 2007

Ameriwood Industries Entertainment Centers

Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse

CPSC published a recall notice for Entertainment Centers from Ameriwood Industries on December 5, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.

Recalled Entertainment Center
Recalled Entertainment Center
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.

Additional identifying details

Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.

Which products are included?

The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top, and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received a report of a fatality when the entertainment center collapsed on a 19-month-old child. The firm has received three other reports of minor injuries involving the entertainment center.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Ameriwood Industries Inc., of Tiffin, Ohio
Recall number
08-114
Units
About 138,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Mass merchandisers nationwide, including K-Mart stores, from June 2000 through May 2005 for about $200.

Entertainment Centers

CPSC product type: Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Ameriwood toll-free at (877) 732-8252 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ameriwood.com

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

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