Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass
Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass
Why was Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass recalled?
If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by having affected basses updated with a new battery snap connector. Contact: For more information contact Hoshino USA at (800) 669-8262 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.ibanez.com
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
- Ibanez Basses
- Company
- Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa., Chesbro Music Company, of Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Quantity
- About 700
- Sold at
- Authorized Ibanez dealers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2006 for between $700 and $1,400.
- Recall date
- May 10, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of the bass not working, due to improper battery installation. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series basses. Model numbers are located on the back of the headstock. Models included in this recall are: GWB105NTF SR1000EBGNTF SR1000EFMNTF SR1000EPBNTF SR1000EWNNTF SR1000EZWNTF SR1005EBGNTF SR1005EFMNTF SR1005EPBNTF SR1005EWNNTF SR1005EZWNTF RD900AHNHS RD900FMNT