CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
USCPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
Recalling Firm: Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.H.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Russound CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Russound-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Audio-Video-ControllerAmplifiers- |
| Title | CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/russound-amp-front.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Russound CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifier |
| Hazards › Name | The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Russound has received one report of a controller/amplifier short circuiting and smoking, though no injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Russound CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers |
| Products › Type | Audio/Video Systems & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1826 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 2526 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Electronics distributors and resellers and audio/video retailers nationwide sold the controller/amplifiers, between May 2003 and September 2003, for about $2,200. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-29T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04021 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.H. |
| Consumer Contact | Russound at (800) 638-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |
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