March 17, 2004
Name
of product:
Encore! Home Entertainment Wall Units
Units: 400
Importer: APA Marketing Inc., of Commerce, Calif.
Hazard: The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can
overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Description: The recalled Encore! Home Entertainment furniture is made
of wood with a cherry finish and contains glass door fronts. Although the units
were sold in several combinations, the entire entertainment center contains:
two piers, a light bridge, a TV cart, and a pair of media storage cabinets. On
the back panel of the piers, the name “APA MARKETING” is printed on a label.
The black control box is located inside the left pier and mounted next to the
tube light in the back.
Sold at: Retail furniture stores and consumer electronics stores
nationwide from July 2003 to January 2004 for $3,000 for the complete
entertainment center. Individually, the piers cost about $700 each, the light
bridge is $300, the TV cart is $600, and the media storage cabinet is $700
each.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should unplug the light fixtures from the outlet
immediately and contact APA Marketing or the store where the wall unit was
purchased for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact the company toll-free by calling
(866) 220-9395 ext. 212 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.