Safety regulator, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
Recall 04162 · Jun 16, 2004 · Linn Inc.
2,157
units affected
2,157
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04162
- Date
- Jun 16, 2004
- Company
- Linn Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,157
- Product
- Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems
- Product type
- Amplifiers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 15 inches by 14 inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 12½ inches by 12¾ inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System comes in black ash, American cherry, or maple and is 19 inches by 25 inches by 19 inches; only serial numbers 1001 to 714451 are recalled. The model numbers and serial numbers are on the front panel, printed on the bottom of the product, or on the control panel near the main power supply.
What can happen
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595-6770 for information on how to obtain free repair of the recalled product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Among the 70 reported incidents, there were two reports of heat damage to the cover of the connected speakers. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada from May 1996 through December 2003 for about $1895 (AV5105); $1300 (LK240); and $4265-$4950 (AV5150 Melodik).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled linn power amplifiers and linn melodik bass extension loudspeaker systems?
Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595-6770 for information on how to obtain free repair of the recalled product.
What is the hazard?
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting 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.