April 26, 2006

Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling On Consumers

Name of Product: Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart

Units: About 960

Distributor: Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill.

Hazard: These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart’s upper shelf. Equipment falling on nearby consumers can cause serious injuries and death.

Description: Apollo® Item #VWBUL4 (Office Depot Model #177-446) is steel, has a pyramid design, has three shelves, stands 44 inches high and comes with a three-outlet electrical assembly, including a cord-winding bracket. The affected Model VWBUL44 Carts have a model number tag on the underside of the top shelf that reads: “SC: 18” and a date code “EF” date code of 07/26/05 or later.

Sold by: Office Depot catalog and Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for between $200 and $240.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these carts immediately. Do not return carts to Office Depot stores. Owners are being sent a free kit, including a safety belt and hardware needed for assembly.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Apollo at (800) 777-3750 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.apolloavproducts.com