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CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

Recall 04-224 · September 28, 2004 · Sauder Woodworking

What to doConsumers should stop using the TV/VCR carts immediately and do the following: Remove the television and all contents. Turn the cart over and remove the four casters from the bottom of the cart. This will bring the tip-stability of the cart into compliance with the latest industry standards. Contact Sauder Woodworking Co. to receive a free retrofit kit and safe use information. When updated, this cart will be suitable for use with TVs weighing 50 pounds or less. This includes most TVs that are 20 inches or smaller.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-224 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 28, 2004
Brand
Sauder Woodworking
Category
Phones, computers and electronics
Products
TV/VCR carts
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
300,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
March 18, 2025

What was recalled

The recalled TV/VCR carts are white, light brown and light reddish brown; have decorative hardware and trim; and are about 29 inches wide, 17 inches deep, and 25 inches high. The carts are equipped with a top shelf for a television 20 inches or smaller and a middle shelf for a VCR and a lower storage area. The recalled carts include models 3355, 6355, 7755, 9855 and 9755, which can be found on the instruction book that came with the cart.

Is my product affected?

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  • TV/VCR carts · 300,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Department, discount and home electronic stores nationwide sold the 3355, 6355 and 7755 models, from October 1991 through May 1999, for between $80 and $100. The 9855 and 9755 models were sold exclusively at Target stores.; Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

Sauder Woodworking received one report of a cart tipping over, though no injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Consumers should contact Sauder Woodworking Co. toll-free at (888) 800-6315 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.sauder.com, to receive a free repair kit.

Recall history and context

Sauder Woodworking appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sauder Woodworking recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 36 recalls in the phones, computers and electronics category, 5 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

TV/VCR carts (300,000 units). The recalled TV/VCR carts are white, light brown and light reddish brown; have decorative hardware and trim; and are about 29 inches wide, 17 inches deep, and 25 inches high.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the TV/VCR carts immediately and do the following: Remove the television and all contents. Turn the cart over and remove the four casters from the bottom of the cart. This will bring the tip-stability of the cart into compliance with the latest industry standards. Contact Sauder Woodworking Co. to receive a free retrofit kit and safe use information. When updated, this cart will be…

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