CPSCGeneral Alert
Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard
Published: July 31, 2009Recall ID: 09759Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the SWR® Natural Blonde™ 120V acoustic bass amplifier, model 44-60600-000. The amplifier measures about 26 inches x 16 inches x 15 inches, and has a blonde-textured vinyl covering with a black control plate and black stamped steel vibration-free grill. The model number is located on the top rear panel of the amplifier. "SWR" and "Natural Blonde" are printed on the front of the amplifier.
Affected Products
SWR® Natural Blonde™ Acoustic Bass Amplifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bass-Amplifiers-Recalled-by-Fender-Musical-Instruments-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c88444dd17fd49fc904458506f14cc5e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Acoustic Bass Amplifier |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | SWR® Natural Blonde™ Acoustic Bass Amplifiers |
| Products › Type | Amplifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 1819 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 90 |
| Recall I D | 6064 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact FMIC for a free inspection and repair. Fender is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled bass amplifiers. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized musical instrument retailers from April 2007 through May 2009 for about a MSRP of $1,550. |
| Recall Date | 2009-07-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the SWR® Natural Blonde™ 120V acoustic bass amplifier, model 44-60600-000. The amplifier measures about 26 inches x 16 inches x 15 inches, and has a blonde-textured vinyl covering with a black control plate and black stamped steel vibration-free grill. The model number is located on the top rear panel of the amplifier. "SWR" and "Natural Blonde" are printed on the front of the amplifier. |
| Recall Number | 09759 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), of Scottsdale, Ariz. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact FMIC at (800) 856-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site www.swrsound.com, or email the firm at consumerrelations@fender.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
Overview
- Recalling FirmFender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), of Scottsdale, Ariz.