Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse
Source: CPSC Recall #08114
Recall Date
2007-12-05
Manufacturer
Ameriwood Industries Inc., of Tiffin, Ohio
Units Affected
About 138,000
Products Involved
Entertainment Centers
Hazard
The entertainment centers can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received a report of a fatality when the entertainment center collapsed on a 19-month-old child. The firm has received three other reports of minor injuries involving the entertainment center.
Sold At
Mass merchandisers nationwide, including K-Mart stores, from June 2000 through May 2005 for about $200.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top, and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high, and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.
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