Paging Horn Loudspeakers

CPSC Recall #11-073 — December 15, 2010

Recall #11-073 Date: December 15, 2010 Remedy: Replace

Product

Paging Horn Loudspeakers

Description

This recall involves TOA paging horn speakers in the SC series. The speakers have “Paging Horn Speaker,” the TOA logo and model and production information printed on the back. Models included in the recall are:Model NumberManufacture DatesSC-610T08F through 08KSC-61508B through 08KSC-63008I through 08KSC-630T08F through 08KDate Code:YearMonthManufacture Date2008June08F

Hazard

The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. This poses a risk of injury from impact to consumers. Higher failure rates have occurred in high temperature and humidity environments.

Incidents / Injuries

TOA has received 18 reports of speakers falling in Japan. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and take down any mounted speakers. Consumers can contact TOA directly or their local TOA dealer for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.

Units Affected

About 2,600

Sold At

Audio retailers nationwide from March 2008 through December 2009 for between $70 and $130.

Importer

TOA Electronics Inc., of Burlingame, Calif.

Manufactured In

Indonesia