CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
CPSC recall 04224. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The carts can tip over and the television can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the TV and cart fall on a child.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the TV/VCR carts immediately and do the following: Remove the television and all contents. Turn the cart over and remove the four casters from the bottom of the cart. This will bring the tip-stability of the cart into compliance with the latest industry standards. Contact Sauder Woodworking Co. to receive a free retrofit kit and safe use information. When updated, this cart will be suitable for use with TVs weighing 50 pounds or less. This includes most TVs that are 20 inches or smaller.
CPSC recall 04224 has the recall date 28 Sep 2004. The notice names the firm Sauder Woodworking. The recall has about 300,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Sauder Woodworking received one report of a cart tipping over, though no injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 300,000 |
| Description | The recalled TV/VCR carts are white, light brown and light reddish brown; have decorative hardware and trim; and are about 29 inches wide, 17 inches deep, and 25 inches high. The carts are equipped with a top shelf for a television 20 inches or smaller and a middle shelf for a VCR and a lower storage area. The recalled carts include models 3355, 6355, 7755, 9855 and 9755, which can be found on the instruction book that came with the cart. |
| Product | TV/VCR carts, 300,000, Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers |
| Sold at | Department, discount and home electronic stores nationwide sold the 3355, 6355 and 7755 models, from October 1991 through May 1999, for between $80 and $100. The 9855 and 9755 models were sold exclusively at Target stores. |
| Manufacturer | Sauder Woodworking Co |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 300,000Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Sauder Woodworking
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04224. https://recallregister.com/product/2693-cpsc-sauder-woodworking-co-announce-recall-of-tv-vcr-carts-firms-agree/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04224 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sauder Woodworking received one report of a cart tipping over, though no injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department, discount and home electronic stores nationwide sold the 3355, 6355 and 7755 models, from October 1991 through May 1999, for between $80 and $100. The 9855 and 9755 models were sold exclusively at Target stores.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04224?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
300,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States