Product Recall Number: 04-021
Why was Russound CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers recalled?
The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 04-021
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-10-28
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Russound CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.H., is voluntarily recalling 1,200 Russound CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers. The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.Name of product: Russound CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/AmplifiersUnits: 1,200Manufacturer: Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.H.Hazard: The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Russound has received one report of a controller/amplifier short circuiting and smoking, though no injuries or property damage has been reported.Description: 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.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.Manufactured in: South KoreaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: Russound at (800) 638-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: 1200
Incidents: Russound has received one report of a controller/amplifier short circuiting and smoking, though no injuries or property damage has been reported.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.H.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: South Korea
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed