CPSC, Polk Audio Announce Recall of LSiW Powered
CPSC, Polk Audio Announce Recall of LSiW Powered Subwoofers
Why was CPSC, Polk Audio Announce Recall of LSiW Powered recalled?
Electrical components in the subwoofer can overheat and fail, resulting in electrical arcing and smoke.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled subwoofer, unplug it, and call Polk Audio's Customer Service department for instructions on obtaining a replacement subwoofer or a refund. Contact: Contact Polk Audio, Inc. at (800) 377-7655 between 9 a.m. and 6 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
- LSiW Powered Subwoofer
- Company
- Polk Audio Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
- Quantity
- About 670
- Sold at
- Stereo and electronics stores nationwide, from June 2004 through August 2004, for about $1,180.
- Recall date
- January 26, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Polk Audio has received six reports of smoke coming from these subwoofers. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall includes Polk Audio model LSiW subwoofers with part numbers AM8080-A (Ebony enclosure) and AM8083-A (Cherry enclosure). Affected subwoofers have a serial number from AM808000100 to AM808000597 for the Ebony enclosure and AM808300100 to AM808300599 for the Cherry enclosure. The serial number can be found on the bottom back edge of the subwoofer. The subwoofer measures 16 3/4 inches high by 16 7/8 inches wide by 19 3/8 inches deep, and weighs about 81 pounds.