Recall #14-090 · Published January 24, 2014

Ergotron Interactive Wall Mounts

Ergotron Recalls Television Wall Mounts Due to Risk of Injury

CPSC published a recall notice for Ergotron Interactive Wall Mounts from Ergotron on January 24, 2014. CPSC identifies this hazard: The weld between the "VESA" style mounting plate and the mounting ring can fail, allowing the monitor or TV to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately remove the TV/monitor from the mount and contact Ergotron for a free repair kit.

Model: PLAY40
Model: PLAY40
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

The recall includes the following model and part numbers: MODEL PART NUMBER UPC/GTIN CODE DATE CODE PLAY40 (Polished, Black) 45-284-026 45-284-223 698833020007 10698833020004 698833020601 10698833020608 ER111107 - ER120905 PLAY40DS (Black) 45-308-223 698833022698 10698833022695 ER120628 - ER120907 PLAY70 (Polished, Black) 45-294-026 45-294-223 698833022588 10698833020585 698833020618 ER120711 - ER120803 ITV-HD (Polished) 45-296-026 698833021004 1195047 - 1207488 ITV-VHD (Polished) 45-304-026 698833021905 1201790 - 1208148 OM80FM 45-367 698833034868 10698833034865 ER120831 OBFM120 45-303-223 698833021875 10698833021872 ER120817- ER121214 OBFM60 60-644-223 698833021851 10698833021858 ER120817- ER121214 OC80FM 45-305 698833022070 10698833022077 ER120518-121102 The model number and date codes are printed on the underside of the arms of the PLAY and ITV models.

Which products are included?

Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions

The adjustable Ergotron interactive wall mount is designed for flat panel displays and televisions which allows users to reposition their display angles. The wall mounts consist of three parts including a wall mount plate for securing the system to the wall; an extendible arm that allows the user to adjust the position of their television in multiple directions and a monitor plate for securing the arm to the television. The recall includes the following model and part numbers: MODEL PART NUMBER UPC/GTIN CODE DATE CODE PLAY40 (Polished, Black) 45-284-026 45-284-223 698833020007 10698833020004 698833020601 10698833020608 ER111107 - ER120905 PLAY40DS (Black) 45-308-223 698833022698 10698833022695 ER120628 - ER120907 PLAY70 (Polished, Black) 45-294-026 45-294-223 698833022588 10698833020585 698833020618 ER120711 - ER120803 ITV-HD (Polished) 45-296-026 698833021004 1195047 - 1207488 ITV-VHD (Polished) 45-304-026 698833021905 1201790 - 1208148 OM80FM 45-367 698833034868 10698833034865 ER120831 OBFM120 45-303-223 698833021875 10698833021872 ER120817- ER121214 OBFM60 60-644-223 698833021851 10698833021858 ER120817- ER121214 OC80FM 45-305 698833022070 10698833022077 ER120518-121102 The model number and date codes are printed on the underside of the arms of the PLAY and ITV models. The date code label for the OM80FM, OBFM120 and OBFM60 models is printed on the front surface of the wall mount bracket.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The weld between the "VESA" style mounting plate and the mounting ring can fail, allowing the monitor or TV to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.

Incidents and injuries

Ergotron has received three reports of the monitor plate separating from the wall mount system. Consumers reported property damage to components of the wall mount unit. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the TV/monitor from the mount and contact Ergotron for a free repair kit.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Ergotron
Recall number
14-090
Units
About 196,200 in the United States, 60 in Canada and 21,000 in Mexico
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
AAFES, h.h.Gregg, Sam's Club, Walmart and independent retailers nationwide specializing in electronic supplies and online at Amazon.com from February 2012 to January 2013 for between $50 and $400.
Importer
Ergotron Inc., of Eagan, Minn.

Ergotron Interactive Wall Mounts

CPSC product type: Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas

Recall contact information

Ergotron Inc. at (800) 888-8458 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.ergotron.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom right footer of the home page for more information.

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

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