Subwoofer Speakers Recalled by Paradigm Electronics Due to Fire Hazard
USSubwoofer Speakers Recalled by Paradigm Electronics Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The subwoofer can overheat when the speaker system is played at high outputs for an extended period of time, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves subwoofer speakers sold as part of the Paradigm Cinema 70 CT 120-volt and Paradigm Cinema 70 CT 230-volt system. The speakers have a black finish and serial numbers beginning with 111028 and higher. The serial number is located on the amp panel on the back of the subwoofer. The speaker system includes two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center channel and subwoofer. Subwoofers with an amperage rating of 1.25A L 250-volt are not included in this recall. The amperage rating is located on the back panel of the subwoofer.
Affected Products
Paradigm Cinema 70 CT Subwoofers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Subwoofer-Speakers-Recalled-by-Paradigm-Electronics-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Subwoofer Speakers Recalled by Paradigm Electronics Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d428d79567324bf6948de16e975c1252.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled subwoofer speaker |
| Hazards › Name | The subwoofer can overheat when the speaker system is played at high outputs for an extended period of time, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a subwoofer overheating causing minor property damage to the carpet beneath the speaker. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Paradigm Cinema 70 CT Subwoofers |
| Products › Type | Speakers |
| Products › Category I D | 2141 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,200 |
| Recall I D | 325 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers and contact Paradigm for a repair kit. The kit contains a replacement fuse and detailed instructions on how to remove the fuse and install a new one. Consumers will also receive a revised fuse rating label to be applied directly over the original label. |
| Importers › Name | Paradigm Electronics, of Ontario, Canada |
| Retailers › Name | Small specialty stores and independent audio products dealers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from July 2009 through August 2010 for about $700. |
| Recall Date | 2010-09-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves subwoofer speakers sold as part of the Paradigm Cinema 70 CT 120-volt and Paradigm Cinema 70 CT 230-volt system. The speakers have a black finish and serial numbers beginning with 111028 and higher. The serial number is located on the amp panel on the back of the subwoofer. The speaker system includes two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center channel and subwoofer. Subwoofers with an amperage rating of 1.25A L 250-volt are not included in this recall. The amperage rating is located on the back panel of the subwoofer. |
| Recall Number | 10333 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Paradigm toll-free at (877) 419-1994 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.paradigm.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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