Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers
Source: CPSC Recall #06548
Recall Date
2006-04-26
Manufacturer
Apollo® Presentation Products, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Units Affected
About 960
Products Involved
Apollo® Steel Wide-Body Cart
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.
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.
Reported Injuries
Apollo is not aware of any incidents involving this audio visual cart.
Sold At
Office Depot catalog and Web site, from September 2005 through February 6, 2006 for between $200 and $240.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
Apollo® Item #VWBUL44 (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 "REF" date code of 07/26/05 or later.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28