CPSC, Crate & Barrel Announce Recall to Repair Media Carts
The hazard
The media cart has metal and plastic casters that can break, causing a television or other objects on the cart to fall and injure consumers nearby.
Incidents reported: Crate & Barrel has received seven reports of casters breaking, all of which involved property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the recalled media carts immediately and call Crate & Barrel or contact the store from which the cart was purchased, to receive new casters, free of charge.
Contact: Consumers may call Crate & Barrel toll-free (877) 477-0653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
About this recall
The recalled media carts have the model name "Elements Media Carts." They have an ash wood veneer with a dark brown stain and measure 31.75" x 19" x 23.5". The media carts contain a VCR shelf and a second compartment shelf for CD's. These media carts were manufactured in Denmark.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC