Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4136.
The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top, and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4136.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.
✅ 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 Mass Merchandisers Nationwide, Including K-mart Stores, From June 2000 Through May 2005 For About $200. 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-4136.
For additional information, contact Ameriwood toll-free at (877) 732-8252 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ameriwood.com
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Mass Merchandisers Nationwide, Including K-mart Stores, From June 2000 Through May 2005 For About $200. Recall FAQ
Mass Merchandisers Nationwide, Including K-mart Stores, From June 2000 Through May 2005 For About $200. is the subject of a children's products recall: Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse. The notice was published on December 5, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 138,000 units are potentially affected.