Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09759 · Jul 31, 2009 · Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC)
90
units affected
90
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09759
- Date
- Jul 31, 2009
- Company
- Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC)
- Units affected
- 90
- Product
- SWR® Natural Blonde™ Acoustic Bass Amplifiers
- Product type
- Amplifiers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized musical instrument retailers from April 2007 through May 2009 for about a MSRP of $1,550.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled swr® natural blonde™ acoustic bass amplifiers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.