CPSC, APA Marketing Inc. Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Wall Units
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-03-17 · 04100
Hazards
The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
04100
Date
2004-03-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Encore! Home Entertainment Wall Units
Companies
Retailer(s)
Retail furniture stores and consumer electronics stores nationwide, from July 2003 to January 2004, for $3,000 for the complete entertainment center. Individually, the piers cost about $700 each, the light bridge is $300, the TV cart is $600, and the media storage cabinet is $700 each.
Importer(s)
APA Marketing Inc., of Commerce, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled Encore! Home Entertainment furniture is made of wood with a cherry finish and contains glass door fronts. Although the units were sold in several combinations, the entire entertainment center contains: two piers, a light bridge, a TV cart, and a pair of media storage cabinets. On the back panel of the piers, the name "APA MARKETING" is printed on a label. The black control box is located inside the left pier and mounted next to the tube light in the back.