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CPSC: TV Stands Recalled By Studio RTA Due to TV Tip-over Hazard

CPSC

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: TV Stands

Units: About 48,600

Distributor: Studio RTA, of Pico Rivera, Calif.

Manufacturers: King Pao Enterprise Co. Ltd. and Studio Link Corp. Ltd., of China

Hazard: The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves four different TV stand models. Model numbers are printed on the packaging and instruction's sheet.

"E Series" Model 060331: The product consists of two glass shelves, a lower shelf made of metal, and black leg and frame components.

"Fierro" Model 402875: This product was sold exclusively by Best Buy. The product consists of three glass shelves with black leg and frame components.

"Madison DLP" Model 060176: The product consists of three glass shelves with dark wood grain finish frame components, black legs, and a black fiberboard back panel.

"Madison 3000" Model 060090: The product consists of three glass shelves with dark wood grain finish frame components, black legs, and a metal mesh back panel.

Sold by: Best Buy (model 402875) and other retailers nationwide from May 2004 through August 2008 for about between $220 and $260.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the TV from the stand and contact Studio RTA to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Studio RTA toll-free at (888) 309-0299 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.studiorta.com

This news arrived on: 09/24/2008

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