Victrola Recalls Bluetooth Record Players Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 23235 · Jun 29, 2023 · Victrola
5,700
units affected
5,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23235
- Date
- Jun 29, 2023
- Company
- Victrola
- Units affected
- 5,700
- Product
- Wood Metropolitan Bluetooth Record Players with 3-Speed Turntables
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the model number VTA-240B-ESP Wood Metropolitan Bluetooth Record Player with 3-Speed Turntable. The unit is approximately 6.5 inches high, 14.5 inches wide, and 15.5 inches deep and weighs about 12 pounds. The unit has three black control knobs with brass accents on the front panel and the word "Victrola" written in gold lettering on the inside of top cover. Recalled units are Espresso color and were manufactured in September 2021. A white label on the back shows the words "Model: VTA-240B." A second white label on the back of recalled units shows the words "Production Date: 09/2021."
What can happen
The recalled record players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled record players and contact Victrola to receive a free replacement. Consumers should keep the recalled record players until successfully registering for the recall, at which time the firm will provide consumers with disposal instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of the units overheating or catching on fire, including one minor injury and one report of minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com, Victrola.com, Macys.com and other websites from December 2021 through April 2023 for between $100 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wood metropolitan bluetooth record players with 3-speed turntables?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled record players and contact Victrola to receive a free replacement. Consumers should keep the recalled record players until successfully registering for the recall, at which time the firm will provide consumers with disposal instructions.
What is the hazard?
The recalled record players can overheat, posing 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.