CPSCGeneral Alert
Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass
Published: May 10, 2006Recall ID: 06161Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series basses. Model numbers are located on the back of the headstock. Models included in this recall are: GWB105NTF SR1000EBGNTF SR1000EFMNTF SR1000EPBNTF SR1000EWNNTF SR1000EZWNTF SR1005EBGNTF SR1005EFMNTF SR1005EPBNTF SR1005EWNNTF SR1005EZWNTF RD900AHNHS RD900FMNT
Affected Products
Ibanez Basses
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Hoshino-USA-Inc-Recall-to-Repair-Electric-Bass |
| Title | Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4aafe507719f4803adb64c0e459b330e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bass |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b2fdb2d82c3345c2a94083a34008ef0e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bass |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/680e9d2be17c412fbfdbc8a3a4cc8f3f.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Bass |
| Hazards › Name | If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of the bass not working, due to improper battery installation. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage. |
| Products › Name | Ibanez Basses |
| Products › Type | Musical Instruments |
| Products › Category I D | 2052 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 700 |
| Recall I D | 3271 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by having affected basses updated with a new battery snap connector. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Ibanez dealers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2006 for between $700 and $1,400. |
| Recall Date | 2006-05-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series basses. Model numbers are located on the back of the headstock. Models included in this recall are: GWB105NTF SR1000EBGNTF SR1000EFMNTF SR1000EPBNTF SR1000EWNNTF SR1000EZWNTF SR1005EBGNTF SR1005EFMNTF SR1005EPBNTF SR1005EWNNTF SR1005EZWNTF RD900AHNHS RD900FMNT |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa. |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | Chesbro Music Company, of Idaho Falls, Idaho |
| Recall Number | 06161 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information contact Hoshino USA at (800) 669-8262 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.ibanez.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |