Safety regulator, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
Recall 04021 · Oct 29, 2003 · Russound Inc.
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04021
- Date
- Oct 29, 2003
- Company
- Russound Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Russound CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
- Product type
- Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Russound CAV6.6 Controller/Amplifiers have serial numbers ranging between 03141500000000 and 03281500000500, which can be found on the back panel in the upper right hand corner. The black amplifiers also have the words, "CAV6.6 Multizone Controller" printed in silver letters on the front of the unit.
What can happen
The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product and the outlet. Dealers and installers will contact consumers directly to arrange for a free repair. Consumers who have not been contacted directly should call their dealer/installer or Russound.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Russound has received one report of a controller/amplifier short circuiting and smoking, though no injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electronics distributors and resellers and audio/video retailers nationwide sold the controller/amplifiers, between May 2003 and September 2003, for about $2,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled russound cav6.6 audio video controller/amplifiers?
Consumers should immediately disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product and the outlet. Dealers and installers will contact consumers directly to arrange for a free repair. Consumers who have not been contacted directly should call their dealer/installer or Russound.
What is the hazard?
The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
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.