VOX Amplification Recalls Amplifier Carrying Cases Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 10253 · Jun 2, 2010 · VOX Amplification
4,200
units affected
4,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10253
- Date
- Jun 2, 2010
- Company
- VOX Amplification
- Units affected
- 4,200
- Product
- Night Train Amplifier Carrying Cases
- Product type
- Amplifiers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the nylon carrying case sold with Night Train guitar amplifiers. The black carrying case has metal clasps and a nylon arm strap. "VOX" is printed on the front pocket of the carrying case. The carrying cases were sold with amplifiers with model number NT15H. Model numbers can be found on the rear panel of the amplifier.
What can happen
The clasp on the shoulder strap is defective and can fail, allowing the amplifier to fall and pose a risk of injury to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove and stop using the carrying case with the strap. Consumers should contact VOX Amplification for a free replacement strap with a new clasp.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of clasps failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Music instrument stores nationwide and on the Internet from April 2009 to April 2010 for about $700 for the amplifier. The carrying case was sold with the amplifier.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled night train amplifier carrying cases?
Consumers should immediately remove and stop using the carrying case with the strap. Consumers should contact VOX Amplification for a free replacement strap with a new clasp.
What is the hazard?
The clasp on the shoulder strap is defective and can fail, allowing the amplifier to fall and pose 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.