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Product Recall Number: 20-089

Why was Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar Systems and USB Charging Cables recalled?

The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force,  posing fire and injury hazards.

Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar Systems and USB Charging Cables
Here's product recall specific data for Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar Systems and USB Charging Cables.

  • Product Recall Number: 20-089

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2020-03-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar Systems and USB Charging Cables

  • Description: This recall involves Line 6 Relay G10, G10S (G10SR), and G10T Digital Wireless Guitar System (G10 Family of Products) that allows an electric guitar to be connected wirelessly to an amplifier. The system consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a charger. The receivers have both a 1/4” and XLR output to connect to an amplifier or other audio equipment. The products are black in color. The Relay G10T transmitter is stamped “Relay G10” and has a four-digit date code followed by a six-digit individual serial number.G10G10S (G10SR)G10TSerial ####Serial ###Serial ###660100000167360000016640000001

  • Hazard Description: The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force,  posing fire and injury hazards.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Repair

  • Units: About 82,000 (In addition, about 4,700 units were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: Yamaha is aware of four incidents worldwide of the battery cover separating forcefully from the transmitter, including one report of minor property damage.  No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Yamaha to receive a free repair for the G10 Family of Products, and a full refund for the G10T USB charging cable.

  • Sold At: Guitar Center, Sweetwater Sound, Musicians Friend, Sam Ash, and other small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from March 2016 through December 2019 for about $180 for the G10, $250 for the G10S, $100 for the G10T and about $15 for the USB Charging cable.

  • Importers: Yamaha Guitar Group Inc., of Calabasas, Calif

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed