Russound CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers

CPSC Recall #04-021 — October 28, 2003

Recall #04-021 Date: October 28, 2003 Remedy: Repair

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

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.

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.

Units Affected

1,200

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.

Manufacturer

Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.H.

Manufactured In

South Korea