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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2008
Release #08-408

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 309-0299
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

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



Picture of Recalled Model 060090 – 'Madison 3000' TV Stand
"Madison 3000" TV Stand

Picture of Recalled Model 060176 – 'Madison DLP' TV Stand
Model 060176 – “Madison DLP”

Picture of Recalled Model 402875 – 'Fierro' TV Stand
Model 402875 – “Fierro” TV Stand

Picture of Recalled Model 606331 – 'E Series' TV Stand
Model 606331 – “E Series” TV Stand