tc electronic Recalls Bass Guitar Amplifier Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall 13149 · Mar 21, 2013 · tc electronic
388
units affected
388
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13149
- Date
- Mar 21, 2013
- Company
- tc electronic
- Units affected
- 388
- Product
- Bass Guitar Amplifiers
- Product type
- Amplifiers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves tc electronic 250 W bass guitar amplifiers with model BH250 and serial numbers 1204763 through 12404375. The amplifiers are about 8.6 inches wide, 2.5 inches high and 9 inches deep and have a red front panel. The model and "tc electronic" are printed on the front of the amplifier. The serial number is located on a white sticker on the back of the amplifier.
What can happen
A nut inside the chassis can come loose and fall between the electrical coils, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug the amplifiers and contact tc electronic for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Music and instrument stores nationwide and online from August 2012 through January 2013 for about $450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bass guitar amplifiers?
Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug the amplifiers and contact tc electronic for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
What is the hazard?
A nut inside the chassis can come loose and fall between the electrical coils, posing an electrical shock hazard 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.