Safety regulator, Dana Innovations Announce Recall of Amplified Volume Controls
Recall 06505 · Oct 20, 2005 · Dana Innovations
650
units affected
650
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06505
- Date
- Oct 20, 2005
- Company
- Dana Innovations
- Units affected
- 650
- Product
- In-wall amplified volume control keypads
- Product type
- Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Sold under the brand names Architectural Audio and HomeTech, these in-wall volume controls were professionally installed as part of whole house audio systems. The switch plate covers for the recalled systems are white or almond, and "aVc" (amplified volume control) is imprinted above the volume control. They have the following model numbers: Brand Model Numbers Architectural Audio 20127 20128 HomeTech 10114 10115 The model number is not visible to the consumer, and consumers are instructed not to remove the keypads from the wall to look for a model number. All serial numbers are included in the recall.
What can happen
The amplifier in the keypad can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should turn off and stop using these amplified volume control keypads immediately, and contact Dana Innovations to arrange for a free replacement. Dana Innovations distributors are directly contacting consumers with the recalled systems.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dana Innovations has received one report of overheating. There are no reports of injury or property damage.
- Sold at
- Custom installation dealers and through homebuilders nationwide from May 2003 through June 2005 for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled in-wall amplified volume control keypads?
Consumers should turn off and stop using these amplified volume control keypads immediately, and contact Dana Innovations to arrange for a free replacement. Dana Innovations distributors are directly contacting consumers with the recalled systems.
What is the hazard?
The amplifier in the keypad can overheat, posing a burn or 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.