Power Handles Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Elektron Music Machines
Recall 22015 · Nov 3, 2021 · Elektron Music Machines MAV AB
660
units affected
660
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22015
- Date
- Nov 3, 2021
- Company
- Elektron Music Machines MAV AB
- Units affected
- 660
- Product
- Elektron BP-1 Power Handles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Elektron Power Handle BP-1, a portable power source for Elektron music synthesizers and music effects devices. The metal and plastic power handles measure about 11 inches wide, 3 inches deep and 1 inch high. They were sold with a connection cable and a screw. Recalled power handles have a serial number beginning with 4250A located on the inside edge of the battery compartment. UPC code 7350049242057 and Made in Sweden can be found on the back of the product packaging.
What can happen
The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power handles, disconnect the power cable and remove the batteries; and contact Elektron for instructions on receiving a full refund, including shipping. The firm will provide each consumer with a prepaid shipping label after they have contacted the firm to report the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Elektron has received one report of the power handle overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty music stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Alto Music, American Music Supply, Austin Bazaar, Chicago Music Exchange, Control, Control Voltage, Detroit Modular, Patchwerks, Reverb.com, Sweetwater Sound, Wish You Were Gear and zZounds.com from May 2021 through July 2021 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled elektron bp-1 power handles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power handles, disconnect the power cable and remove the batteries; and contact Elektron for instructions on receiving a full refund, including shipping. The firm will provide each consumer with a prepaid shipping label after they have contacted the firm to report.
What is the hazard?
The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards
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.