Ergotron Recalls Television Wall Mounts Due to Risk of Injury

Manufacturer: Ergotron Inc

Product: Ergotron Interactive Wall Mounts

Hazard: The weld between the “VESA” style mounting plate and the mounting ring can fail, allowing the monitor or TV to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.

Injuries: Ergotron has received three reports of the monitor plate separating from the wall mount system. Consumers reported property damage to components of the wall mount unit. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The adjustable Ergotron interactive wall mount is designed for flat panel displays and televisions which allows users to reposition their display angles. The wall mounts consist of three parts including a wall mount plate for securing the system to the wall; an extendible arm that allows the user to adjust the position of their television in multiple directions and a monitor plate for securing the arm to the television. The recall includes the following model and part numbers:

Remedy: Repair

Sold At: AAFES, h.h.Gregg, Sam’s Club, Walmart and independent retailers nationwide specializing in electronic supplies and online at Amazon.com from February 2012 to January 2013 for between $50 and $400.

Units: About 195,000 in the US, 60 in Can, 21,000 MX

Consumer Contact: Ergotron Inc. at (800) 888-8458 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.ergotron.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom right footer of the home page for more information.

Company Website: www.ergotron.com

CPSC Recall Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Ergotron-Recalls-Television-Wall-Mounts/#remedy