Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3417.
Apollo® Item #VWBUL44 (Office Depot Model #177-446) is steel, has a pyramid design, has three shelves, stands 44 inches high and comes with a three-outlet electrical assembly, including a cord-winding bracket. The affected Model VWBUL44 Carts have a model number tag on the underside of the top shelf, that reads: "SC: 18" and a date code "REF" date code of 07/26/05 or later.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3417.
Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit, including a safety belt and hardware needed for assembly.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Office Depot Catalog And Web Site, From September 2005 Through February 6, 2006 For Between $200 And $240. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3417.
For more information, contact Apollo at (800) 777-3750 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.apolloavproducts.com
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Office Depot Catalog And Web Site, From September 2005 Through February 6, 2006 For Between $200 And $240. Recall FAQ
Office Depot Catalog And Web Site, From September 2005 Through February 6, 2006 For Between $200 And $240. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers. The notice was published on April 26, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 960 units are potentially affected.