Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Recall 08078 · Nov 8, 2007 · Yamaha
49,000
units affected
49,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08078
- Date
- Nov 8, 2007
- Company
- Yamaha
- Units affected
- 49,000
- Product
- Yamaha AC Power Adaptors
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves the Yamaha PA-3C power adaptor with a date code of 0624. The adaptor is used with Yamaha keyboards and digital drum sets. The model number is written in white print on the front of the plug of the adaptor and the date code is etched into the plastic at the bottom of the plug panel. The adaptor can be purchased as part of a set or separately.
What can happen
The housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled power adaptor immediately and contact Yamaha to return the power adaptor and obtain a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Yamaha has received five reports of units separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Musical instrument retailers nationwide from July 2006 through September 2007 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yamaha ac power adaptors?
Consumers should stop using the recalled power adaptor immediately and contact Yamaha to return the power adaptor and obtain a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an electric 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.