Paging Loudspeakers Recalled By TOA Electronics Due to Risk of Impact Injury
Recall 11073 · Dec 16, 2010 · TOA Electronics Inc.
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11073
- Date
- Dec 16, 2010
- Company
- TOA Electronics Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Paging Horn Loudspeakers
- Product type
- Speakers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves TOA paging horn speakers in the SC series. The speakers have "Paging Horn Speaker," the TOA logo and model and production information printed on the back. Models included in the recall are: Model Number Manufacture Dates SC-610T 08F through 08K SC-615 08B through 08K SC-630 08I through 08K SC-630T 08F through 08K Date Code: Year Month Manufacture Date 2008 June 08F
What can happen
The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. This poses a risk of injury from impact to consumers. Higher failure rates have occurred in high temperature and humidity environments.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using and take down any mounted speakers. Consumers can contact TOA directly or their local TOA dealer for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- TOA has received 18 reports of speakers falling in Japan. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
- Sold at
- Audio retailers nationwide from March 2008 through December 2009 for between $70 and $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled paging horn loudspeakers?
Consumers should immediately stop using and take down any mounted speakers. Consumers can contact TOA directly or their local TOA dealer for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. This poses a risk of injury from impact to consumers. Higher failure rates have occurred in high temperature and humidity environments.
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.