Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries: Fire Hazard
Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries recalled?
The amplifiers were designed to operate at a temperature warm to the touch. However, a component input device can fail and cause the amplifiers to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the amplifiers, and contact Krell to schedule the free installation of replacement fuses. Contact: For additional information contact Krell at (888) 436-6055 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.krellonline.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]
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
- Amplifiers
- Company
- Krell Industries LLC, of Orange, Conn.
- Quantity
- About 2,300
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers and distributors of audio equipment nationwide from January 1997 through February 2001 for between $3,000 and $8,000.
- Recall date
- August 19, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Krell has received 50 reports of the amplifiers overheating including reports of smoke and electrical fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Krell power amplifiers with model numbers KAV-250a, KAV-250a/3, KAV-500i and KAV-1500. The amplifiers are used to provide power to a loudspeaker in a home audio playback system. The Krell logo is printed on the front of the amplifier.