Yamaha PA-10B AC Power Adapters
CPSC Recall #24-149 — March 7, 2024
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 24-149 |
| Recall Date | March 7, 2024 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 34,500 |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Corporation, of Japan |
| Importer | Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, California |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Guitar Center |
| Amazon.com |
| Sweetwater Sound |
| Sam Ash |
| Musicians Friend |
| B & H Foto & Electronics |
| American Musical Supply |
| and other independent |
| authorized Yamaha professional audio stores nationwide; and directly by Yamaha online at www.usa.yamaha.com and www.shop.usa.yamaha.com/ from June 2021 through November 2023 for about $60. |
Product
Yamaha PA-10B AC Power Adapters
Description
This recall involves Yamaha’s PA-10B AC Power Adapters with date codes ranging from 2126 to 2319. Yamaha is printed on the front of the black power adapter. The date code is printed on the back. Yamaha’s PA-10B AC Power Adapter was bundled with five Yamaha analog mixing console models – MG10, MG10X CV, MG10XU, MG10XUF, and MG12XUK – and sold as a stand-alone replacement part. Only Yamaha’s PA-10B AC Power Adapter is being recalled
Hazard
A crack can occur between the PA-10B AC Power Adapter’s upper and lower cases. The upper and lower cases can separate completely and expose electrical wiring, posing electrical shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the PA-10B AC Power Adapter and contact Yamaha for a free replacement. Yamaha will provide a free replacement AC Power Adapter to any consumer who purchased a Yamaha mixing console that contained a defective PA-10B AC Power Adapter and/or purchased a defective PA-10B AC Power Adapter as a stand-alone replacement part.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
No — you should stop using the product entirely, not just unplug it. Electric shock and fire hazards in recalled electrical products often involve internal wiring defects, faulty components, or insulation failures that can cause harm even after the product has been off for a period of time. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Keep it unplugged and stored safely until you receive the manufacturer's remedy. If the product has already shown signs of overheating, sparking, or discoloration, handle it carefully and consider contacting your local fire department for guidance on safe disposal.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.