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Greg <kismet2463@mypacks.net> wrote in
news:fq3t131mhtbkpn0v3td0e46001n0ktg5ih@4ax.com:
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> April 12, 2007
> Release #07-155
>
> Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 666-9897
> CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
> CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
>
> Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc.
> Due to Risk of Falling Units
>
> WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
> cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
> recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
> recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
>
> Name of product: "Verge" Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets
>
> Units: About 9,900
>
> Importer: Circuit City Stores Inc., of Richmond, Va.
>
> Manufacturer: Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
>
> Hazard: If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the
> bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to
> fall and injure bystanders.
Only the bystanders. Not the wiz-bang that pushed up on it.
>
> Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
>
> Description: The recalled tilt-mount brackets for flat panel
> televisions are sold under Circuit City's private label, "Verge." The
> two model numbers involved in this recall are VPSW103M and VPSW103M2.
> "Verge" and the model numbers are written on the packaging. There is
> no writing on the brackets. The brackets were sold individually and
> through an installation package.
>
> Sold at: Circuit City stores nationwide from September 2006 through
> April 2007 for about $180 for Model VPSW103M and $140 for Model
> VPSW103M2.
>
> Manufactured in: China
>
> Remedy: Circuit City has mailed free repair kits to those consumers it
> can contact. Consumers who haven't received the free repair kit
> should contact Circuit City immediately to request it. Consumers can
> also request a free repair by a professional installer.
> Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Circuit City
> toll-free at (888) 666-9897 anytime, or visit Circuit City's Web site
> at www.circuitcity.com
>
> To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
> recalled products, please go to:
> http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07155.html
>
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Re: RECALL: Circuit City Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets
