Yamaha AC Power Adaptors recall: Electric Shock Hazard
Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Why was Yamaha AC Power Adaptors recalled?
The housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled power adaptor immediately and contact Yamaha to return the power adaptor and obtain a free replacement. Contact: For more information, contact Yamaha Corporation of America toll-free at (866) 509-0320 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha.com/warranty_safety.asp
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
- Yamaha AC Power Adaptors
- Company
- Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 49,000
- Sold at
- Musical instrument retailers nationwide from July 2006 through September 2007 for about $20.
- Recall date
- November 8, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Yamaha has received five reports of units separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Yamaha PA-3C power adaptor with a date code of 0624. The adaptor is used with Yamaha keyboards and digital drum sets. The model number is written in white print on the front of the plug of the adaptor and the date code is etched into the plastic at the bottom of the plug panel. The adaptor can be purchased as part of a set or separately.