CPSCGeneral Alert
Definitive Technology Recalls SuperCube 2000 Subwoofers Due to Risk of Shock
Published: March 28, 2013Recall ID: 13158Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An internal failure with the subwoofer's level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the SuperCube 2000 powered subwoofers with "0912HB" as part of a serial number printed on the back of the unit. The subwoofer measures 11 inches tall by 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep and has a black cloth grille wrapping all four sides with a glossy black top cap. "Definitive" is printed on the bottom front of the speaker.
Affected Products
SuperCube 2000 Powered Subwoofers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Definitive-Technology-Recalls-SuperCube-2000-Subwoofers |
| Title | Definitive Technology Recalls SuperCube 2000 Subwoofers Due to Risk of Shock |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/13158a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 Home Theater System, Subwoofer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/13158b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Definitive Technology SuperCube 2000 Home Theater System |
| Hazards › Name | An internal failure with the subwoofer's level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of consumers who were shocked while handling the unit. |
| Products › Name | SuperCube 2000 Powered Subwoofers |
| Products › Type | Audio/Video Systems & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1826 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900 |
| Recall I D | 1348 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the subwoofer in the theater system and contact Definitive Technology for a replacement. |
| Importers › Name | DEI Sales Inc., dba Definitive Technology, of Vista, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Electronics stores nationwide and online at BestBuy.com and Amazon.com between November 2012 and January 2013 for about $600. |
| Recall Date | 2013-03-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the SuperCube 2000 powered subwoofers with "0912HB" as part of a serial number printed on the back of the unit. The subwoofer measures 11 inches tall by 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep and has a black cloth grille wrapping all four sides with a glossy black top cap. "Definitive" is printed on the bottom front of the speaker. |
| Recall Number | 13158 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Definitive Technology at (800) 228-7148 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.definitivetechnology.com and click on "view the recall notice on select SuperCube 2000 models" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |