Russound Recalls MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers Due to Fire Hazard
USRussound Recalls MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The internal circuit board components can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier that provides up to eight zones of distributed audio. The controller measures about 17 inches wide by 3.5 inches high by 17.2 inches deep and weighs 28.8 pounds. The unit has model number MCA-88 on the front of the housing. The units that are subject to recall have serial numbers that begin with four digits ranging from 2047 through 2307. The serial numbers are located on a visible label on the front of the unit under the clear plastic cover. "Russound" is printed on the front of the amplifier.
Affected Products
Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Russound-Recalls-MCA-88-Multizone-Controller-Amplifiers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Russound Recalls MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1a_1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2a_0.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Serial Number Label is visible under the clear plastic cover |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3a.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Serial number highlighting first four digits (2047 through 2307) |
| Hazards › Name | The internal circuit board components can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 16 reports of smoking, charring and burning. The damage has been contained to the unit only. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,170 (In addition, about 245 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 9730 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers and contact Russound to arrange for a free replacement unit to be installed at no cost by a certified professional installer. |
| Importers › Name | Russound/FMP Inc., of Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Retailers › Name | Sold to wholesalers, who then sell them to installation professionals for sale to and installation for consumers from January 2021 through July 2023 for about $4,000. |
| Recall Date | 2023-10-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier that provides up to eight zones of distributed audio. The controller measures about 17 inches wide by 3.5 inches high by 17.2 inches deep and weighs 28.8 pounds. The unit has model number MCA-88 on the front of the housing. The units that are subject to recall have serial numbers that begin with four digits ranging from 2047 through 2307. The serial numbers are located on a visible label on the front of the unit under the clear plastic cover. "Russound" is printed on the front of the amplifier. |
| Recall Number | 24003 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/russound-mca-88-multizone-controller-amplifier-recalled-due-potential-fire-hazard |
| Consumer Contact | Russound at 800-638-8055 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@russound.com or online at https://russound.com/MCA88 or https://russound.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-10-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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