AudioLineOut Recalls Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution Hazard
Recall 26720 · Aug 27, 2026 · AudioLineOut
90
units affected
90
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26720
- Date
- Aug 27, 2026
- Company
- AudioLineOut
- Units affected
- 90
- Product
- Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers
- Product type
- Hi-fi and Stereo Equip., Amplifiers, Speakers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers with model ST6. The amplifiers are black or silver. The amplifiers measure 15-3/4 inches high by 12 inches wide. The height for the lower level of the unit, top to bottom, is 5-3/4 inches; the height from the top of the upper level to bottom of the unit is 20-3/4 inches. In the front of the unit, there are four audio connectors for headphones. In the back, there are three sets (L and R) of RCA inputs. Also in the back is a connector for an auxiliary power device.
What can happen
When the amplifiers are used with aftermarket metal base tubes, the bare metal can become electrified, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrocution.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact AudioLineOut for a free repair. Consumers should contact AudioLineOut at support@aloaudio.com for a prepaid shipping label to ship back the product for repair. Alternatively, consumers can utilize the originally supplied vacuum tubes.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Independent stereo stores nationwide and online at aloaudio.com from December 2014 through December 2022 for about $3,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled studio six headphone amplifiers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact AudioLineOut for a free repair. Consumers should contact AudioLineOut at support@aloaudio.com for a prepaid shipping label to ship back the product for repair. Alternatively, consumers can utilize the originally supplied vacuum tubes.
What is the hazard?
When the amplifiers are used with aftermarket metal base tubes, the bare metal can become electrified, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrocution.
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.