Thursday, October 16, 2014

News from CPSC: Sanus Simplicity Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Impact Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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1. Sanus Simplicity Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Impact Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Sanus-Simplicity-Television-Wall-Mounts-Recalled-by-Milestone-AV-Technologies/

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Recall Date: October 16, 2014

Recall Number: 15-008

 

Sanus Simplicity Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Impact Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product:  Sanus Simplicity SLF5 flat screen television wall mounts

 

Hazard: The nut securing the television to the main arm assembly can loosen causing the attached television to become detached from the arm assembly, posing an impact hazard.

 

Remedy: Repair

 

Consumer Contact:  Milestone toll-free at (877) 277-3707 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday or online at www.milestone.com and click on Recall Information at the lower right corner for more information. 

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 207,000

 

Description: This recall involves the Sanus Simplicity model SLF5. The wall mounts are black and made of metal. They are about 30 inches long and 18 inches tall. The center bar of the mount can extend out to about 13 inches. The mounts fit most 37 inch to 80 inch, flat-panel televisions up to125 lbs. The words����Sanus Simplici����� are located on the top left corner of the box the product is sold in and on the instructions manual. The words are not found directly on the product. The model numbers can be found on the product label sticker located on the metal wall plate, under the plastic cover that covers the top horizontal bar.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Milestone has received two reports of the television becoming detached from the arm assembly.  One injury to a shoulder has been reported.

 

Remedy: The company is contacting consumers and providing a free repair kit.  Consumers should follow the instructions to do the repair provided in the letter and contact Milestone if they have any questions or concerns.

 

Sold exclusively at: Costco from July 2013 to September 2014 for about $125.

 

Importer: Milestone AV Technologies LLC of Eden Prairie, Minn.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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