CPSC recall 99022a, announced November 16, 1998, covers AIG Designs Holding Entertainment Units (about 1,200 units). The light fixture in these units can have exposed wiring, which could cause a fire or cause serious shock or electrocution. Consumers should unplug the light fixtures immediately and call Sears to schedule a free, in-home service visit to replace the fixtures. Recall contact: call (800) 215-9167.
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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.
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 units have either black or white finishes, and glass-front doors. They were sold as three-piece sets, with two side piers and one connecting bridge, or as individual pieces. The side piers are 79 inches high and 24 inches wide, and the bridge is 38 inches wide.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- October 1997 through March 1998
- Where sold
- Sears, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $200 to $999
Why it was recalled
The light fixture in these units can have exposed wiring, which could cause a fire or cause serious shock or electrocution.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and AIG are not aware of any injuries or incidents caused by these units.
Official remedy
Consumers should unplug the light fixtures immediately and call Sears to schedule a free, in-home service visit to replace the fixtures.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 215-9167.
- 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
- AIG Designs Holding
- Manufacturer
- AIG Designs Holding Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
- Recall number
- 99022a
- Units
- About 1,200
- Sold at / sales period
- Sears stores nationwide sold the entertainment units, from October 1997 to March 1998. The three-piece set cost about $999. Each side pier cost about $450 individually and the bridge piece cost about $200.
Entertainment Units
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
- 1,200 units: the 241st-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 23 of 378 furniture recalls. Electric shock: named in 4 of 378 furniture recalls.
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled 8 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
To schedule a service visit or for more information, call Sears at (800) 215-9167 anytime.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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