CPSC, Crate & Barrel Announce Recall to Repair Media Carts
What was recalled
The recalled media carts have the model name "Elements Media Carts." They have an ash wood veneer with a dark brown stain and measure 31.75" x 19" x 23.5". The media carts contain a VCR shelf and a second compartment shelf for CD's. These media carts were manufactured in Denmark.
Hazard
The media cart has metal and plastic casters that can break, causing a television or other objects on the cart to fall and injure consumers nearby.
Injuries
Crate & Barrel has received seven reports of casters breaking, all of which involved property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
Denmark
Where it was sold
- Crate & Barrel retail stores, catalogues and website sold the carts nationwide, from January 2001 through March 2002, for about $180.
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