CPSC, Thomson Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Amplifiers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-04-17). Hazards: burn, electric shock. Models: RT2600, RT2600DVD, RT2600DVD5. About 50,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03108 |
| Published | 2003-04-17 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-28 |
| Product category | Amplifiers |
| Products | RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers |
| Firm named in the title | Thomson |
| Firms | Thomson Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 50,000 |
| Model numbers | RT2600, RT2600DVD, RT2600DVD5 |
| Hazard classes | burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Radio Shack, Best Buy, and other retailers sold the amplifiers, from May 2002 through March 2003, for between $300 and $380. |
Description
The recalled RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers include model numbers RT2600, RT2600DVD and RT2600DVD5 and serial numbers beginning with 220 through 230. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label on the back of the unit in the lower left corner. The recalled units may also have an "A" as the last character in the model number. The amplifier units are silver and are about 17 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 5 inches high.
Hazard
The amplifier can overheat due to a lack of ventilation, which can cause melting of the plastic front cover and pose a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the units immediately and contact Thomson for information on how to receive a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Thomson has received 12 reports of the amplifiers overheating, some of which resulted in melting of the plastic front cover or faceplate. No injuries have been reported.
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