Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments
Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments recalled?
The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact FMIC for a free inspection and repair. Fender is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled bass amplifiers. Contact: For additional information, contact FMIC at (800) 856-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site www.swrsound.com, or 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
- SWR® Natural Blonde™ Acoustic Bass Amplifiers
- Company
- Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), of Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Quantity
- About 90
- Sold at
- Authorized musical instrument retailers from April 2007 through May 2009 for about a MSRP of $1,550.
- Recall date
- July 31, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves the SWR® Natural Blonde™ 120V acoustic bass amplifier, model 44-60600-000. The amplifier measures about 26 inches x 16 inches x 15 inches, and has a blonde-textured vinyl covering with a black control plate and black stamped steel vibration-free grill. The model number is located on the top rear panel of the amplifier. "SWR" and "Natural Blonde" are printed on the front of the amplifier.