CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
USCPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 15 inches by 14 inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 12½ inches by 12¾ inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System comes in black ash, American cherry, or maple and is 19 inches by 25 inches by 19 inches; only serial numbers 1001 to 714451 are recalled. The model numbers and serial numbers are on the front panel, printed on the bottom of the product, or on the control panel near the main power supply.
Affected Products
Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Linn-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Power-Amplifiers-for-Sound-Systems- |
| Title | CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Linn-AV5105-2.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/LK-LK240.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power Amplifier |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Linn-AV5150.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System |
| Hazards › Name | The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Among the 70 reported incidents, there were two reports of heat damage to the cover of the connected speakers. No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems |
| Products › Type | Amplifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 1819 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,157 units |
| Recall I D | 2638 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595-6770 for information on how to obtain free repair of the recalled product. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada from May 1996 through December 2003 for about $1895 (AV5105); $1300 (LK240); and $4265-$4950 (AV5150 Melodik). |
| Recall Date | 2004-06-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 15 inches by 14 inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 12½ inches by 12¾ inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System comes in black ash, American cherry, or maple and is 19 inches by 25 inches by 19 inches; only serial numbers 1001 to 714451 are recalled. The model numbers and serial numbers are on the front panel, printed on the bottom of the product, or on the control panel near the main power supply. |
| Distributors › Name | Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 04162 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Linn Inc. toll- free at (800) 595-6770 anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Scotland |
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