CPSCGeneral Alert
tc electronic Recalls Bass Guitar Amplifier Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Published: March 21, 2013Recall ID: 13149Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A nut inside the chassis can come loose and fall between the electrical coils, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves tc electronic 250 W bass guitar amplifiers with model BH250 and serial numbers 1204763 through 12404375. The amplifiers are about 8.6 inches wide, 2.5 inches high and 9 inches deep and have a red front panel. The model and "tc electronic" are printed on the front of the amplifier. The serial number is located on a white sticker on the back of the amplifier.
Affected Products
Bass Guitar Amplifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/tc-electronic-Recalls-Bass-Guitar-Amplifier |
| Title | tc electronic Recalls Bass Guitar Amplifier Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13149a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | tc electronic 250 W bass guitar amplifier, model BH250 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13149b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Amplifier back side, serial number location |
| Hazards › Name | A nut inside the chassis can come loose and fall between the electrical coils, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Bass Guitar Amplifiers |
| Products › Type | Amplifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 67832 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 388 |
| Recall I D | 1339 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug the amplifiers and contact tc electronic for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product. |
| Importers › Name | TC Group Americas, of Kitchener, ON, Canada |
| Retailers › Name | Music and instrument stores nationwide and online from August 2012 through January 2013 for about $450. |
| Recall Date | 2013-03-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves tc electronic 250 W bass guitar amplifiers with model BH250 and serial numbers 1204763 through 12404375. The amplifiers are about 8.6 inches wide, 2.5 inches high and 9 inches deep and have a red front panel. The model and "tc electronic" are printed on the front of the amplifier. The serial number is located on a white sticker on the back of the amplifier. |
| Recall Number | 13149 |
| Manufacturers › Name | tc electronic, of Denmark |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | tc electronic; at (800) 349-4699 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.tcelectronic.com and click on BASS at the top of the page then on BH250 and select BH250 RECALL for more information. Consumers can also send an email to BH250@lifetimeservice.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |