CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio
CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
Why was CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio recalled?
The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product and the outlet. Dealers and installers will contact consumers directly to arrange for a free repair. Consumers who have not been contacted directly should call their dealer/installer or Russound. Contact: Russound at (800) 638-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Russound CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
- Company
- Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.H.
- Quantity
- 1,200
- Sold at
- Electronics distributors and resellers and audio/video retailers nationwide sold the controller/amplifiers, between May 2003 and September 2003, for about $2,200.
- Recall date
- October 29, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Russound has received one report of a controller/amplifier short circuiting and smoking, though no injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Russound CAV6.6 Controller/Amplifiers have serial numbers ranging between 03141500000000 and 03281500000500, which can be found on the back panel in the upper right hand corner. The black amplifiers also have the words, "CAV6.6 Multizone Controller" printed in silver letters on the front of the unit.