CPSC, Allen Organ Company Announce Recall of Wooden Organ Bench

The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Wooden organ bench

Units: 1,757

Manufacturer/Importer: Allen Organ Company of Macungie, Penn.

Hazard: The wooden bench may collapse because not enough glue was used during assembly.

Incidents/Injuries: Four incidents have been reported involving loose joints for the legs of the organ bench. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled wooden organ bench is sold primarily to churches and theaters as part of a package that also includes an organ, console, pedal board, and speaker cabinets. A very small number of the wooden organ benches were sold separately. The wooden organ bench measures 26 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 48 inches long. The benches are made of oak, red oak, and walnut colored wood.

Sold by: Music retailers nationwide from April 1999 through November 1999 and from December 2002 through January 2004.

Manufactured In: USA

Remedy: Stop using the recalled benches immediately and contact your local Allen Organ dealer or call the Allen Organ Company Service Department for information on how to schedule an appointment to have your wooden organ bench repaired.

Consumer Contact: Call your dealer/retailer to schedule an appointment to repair your wooden organ bench or call the Allen Organ Company Service Department toll-free at (610) 966-2203 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Allen Organ Company can be emailed at allenservice@allenorgan.com