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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2000-01-18

CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Announce Recall of Computer Armoires

Is my product affected?

Monarch Computer Armoires

  • Brand Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Sauder Woodworking is recalling five models of Monarch style computer armoires because the upper doors or upper door components can fall off and cause injury. The affected models are 2549 (washed pine), 2649 (woodland oak), 2749 (classic cherry), 8449 (fruitwood), and 9649 (amber oak). These armoires measure approximately 41.5 inches wide, 23 inches deep, and 73 inches high and feature two upper doors that open to reveal space for a printer, monitor, and keyboard, plus two lower rollaway doors.

Consumers who own one of these armoires should stop using it immediately and call Sauder to order a free repair kit. The kit includes safety brackets for both doors and installation instructions.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The upper doors or upper door components can fall off, causing injury to nearby consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the computer armoire immediately and call Sauder to order a free repair kit. The repair kit includes safety brackets for installation on both doors and installation instructions.

Details from the source

The recall involves the Monarch style computer armoire, models 2549 (washed pine finish), 2649 (woodland oak finish), 2749 (classic cherry finish), 8449 (fruitwood finish), and 9649 (amber oak finish). The Monarch Computer Armoire measures about 41.5 inches wide, 23 inches deep and 73 inches high with the doors closed. Two upper doors open to reveal designated areas for a printer, monitor, and keyboard. Two lower rollaway doors open to provide additional work surfaces and a file drawer. "Sauder" is imprinted into two metal strike plates, located in the corners of the upper doors. The model number is located on a sticker that the consumer attached to the armoire or in the assembly instruction book.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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