Recall #12-742 · Published July 18, 2012

Ondal AC2000 (PDI) Television Mounting System

TRUMPF Medical Systems Recalls Television Mounting System Due to Falling Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Ondal AC2000 (PDI) Television Mounting System from Ondal Medical Systems of America on July 18, 2012. CPSC identifies this hazard: The arm joints on the television mounting system do not have a washer at the top joint which can result in excessive wear of the stop pins on the arm. This can allow the arm system and items connected to the arm to fall and injure the user or bystanders. The official remedy states: Secure the unit to prevent movement and contact TRUMPF Medical Systems for information on receiving a repair kit that includes the missing washers.

TRUMPF Medical Systems television mounting system
TRUMPF Medical Systems television mounting system
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 mounting systems were sold for use in hospital Intensive Care Units. The units are off-white and have multiple joints between the ceiling mount and the TV mount at the end of the arm system.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The arm joints on the television mounting system do not have a washer at the top joint which can result in excessive wear of the stop pins on the arm. This can allow the arm system and items connected to the arm to fall and injure the user or bystanders.

Incidents and injuries

The firm received one report of a mounting system falling while being positioned. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Secure the unit to prevent movement and contact TRUMPF Medical Systems for information on receiving a repair kit that includes the missing washers.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Ondal Medical Systems of America
Recall number
12-742
Units
215 distributed to 5 hospitals
Manufactured in
Germany
Sold at / sales period
TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc. nationwide From January 2005 through December 2011 for about $2,100.
Importer
Ondal Medical Systems of America Inc., of Sandston, VA, TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc., of Charleston, SC
Distributor
TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc., of Charleston, SC

Ondal AC2000 (PDI) Television Mounting System

CPSC product type: Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc. toll-free at (888) 474-9359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email Lindsey.ronnenberg@us.trumpf.com

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

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