CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Dana Innovations Announce Recall of Amplified Volume Controls
Published: October 20, 2005Recall ID: 06505Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The amplifier in the keypad can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
Sold under the brand names Architectural Audio and HomeTech, these in-wall volume controls were professionally installed as part of whole house audio systems. The switch plate covers for the recalled systems are white or almond, and "aVc" (amplified volume control) is imprinted above the volume control. They have the following model numbers: Brand Model Numbers Architectural Audio 20127 20128 HomeTech 10114 10115 The model number is not visible to the consumer, and consumers are instructed not to remove the keypads from the wall to look for a model number. All serial numbers are included in the recall.
Affected Products
In-wall amplified volume control keypads
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Dana-Innovations-Announce-Recall-of-Amplified-Volume-Controls- |
| Title | CPSC, Dana Innovations Announce Recall of Amplified Volume Controls |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/588fa7e439c6478585dc914ee4ae8f45.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Amplifier Control Panel |
| Hazards › Name | The amplifier in the keypad can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Dana Innovations has received one report of overheating. There are no reports of injury or property damage. |
| Products › Name | In-wall amplified volume control keypads |
| Products › Type | Audio/Video Systems & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1826 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 650 |
| Recall I D | 3374 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should turn off and stop using these amplified volume control keypads immediately, and contact Dana Innovations to arrange for a free replacement. Dana Innovations distributors are directly contacting consumers with the recalled systems. |
| Retailers › Name | Custom installation dealers and through homebuilders nationwide from May 2003 through June 2005 for about $150. |
| Recall Date | 2005-10-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | Sold under the brand names Architectural Audio and HomeTech, these in-wall volume controls were professionally installed as part of whole house audio systems. The switch plate covers for the recalled systems are white or almond, and "aVc" (amplified volume control) is imprinted above the volume control. They have the following model numbers: Brand Model Numbers Architectural Audio 20127 20128 HomeTech 10114 10115 The model number is not visible to the consumer, and consumers are instructed not to remove the keypads from the wall to look for a model number. All serial numbers are included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 06505 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Dana Innovations, of San Clemente, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Dana Innovations toll free at (888) 484-6782 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |