Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09312 · Aug 19, 2009 · Krell Industries LLC
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09312
- Date
- Aug 19, 2009
- Company
- Krell Industries LLC
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Amplifiers
- Product type
- Amplifiers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the amplifiers, and contact Krell to schedule the free installation of replacement fuses.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Krell has received 50 reports of the amplifiers overheating including reports of smoke and electrical fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers and distributors of audio equipment nationwide from January 1997 through February 2001 for between $3,000 and $8,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled amplifiers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the amplifiers, and contact Krell to schedule the free installation of replacement fuses.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.