Product Recall Number: 24-003
Why was Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers recalled?
The internal circuit board components can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 24-003
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2023-10-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers
Description: This recall involves the Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier that provides up to eight zones of distributed audio. The controller measures about 17 inches wide by 3.5 inches high by 17.2 inches deep and weighs 28.8 pounds. The unit has model number MCA-88 on the front of the housing. The units that are subject to recall have serial numbers that begin with four digits ranging from 2047 through 2307. The serial numbers are located on a visible label on the front of the unit under the clear plastic cover. “Russound” is printed on the front of the amplifier.
Hazard Description: The internal circuit board components can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 3,170 (In addition, about 245 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: The firm has received 16 reports of smoking, charring and burning. The damage has been contained to the unit only. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers and contact Russound to arrange for a free replacement unit to be installed at no cost by a certified professional installer.
Sold At: Sold to wholesalers, who then sell them to installation professionals for sale to and installation for consumers from January 2021 through July 2023 for about $4,000.
Importers: Russound/FMP Inc., of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed