CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-06-16). Hazards: fire, burn. About 2,157 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04162 |
| Published | 2004-06-16 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-25 |
| Product category | Amplifiers |
| Products | Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems |
| Firm named in the title | Linn Inc. |
| Firms | Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Scotland |
| Units (US) | 2,157 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada from May 1996 through December 2003 for about $1895 (AV5105); $1300 (LK240); and $4265-$4950 (AV5150 Melodik). |
Description
The Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 15 inches by 14 inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 12½ inches by 12¾ inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System comes in black ash, American cherry, or maple and is 19 inches by 25 inches by 19 inches; only serial numbers 1001 to 714451 are recalled. The model numbers and serial numbers are on the front panel, printed on the bottom of the product, or on the control panel near the main power supply.
Hazard
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595-6770 for information on how to obtain free repair of the recalled product.
Incidents and injuries
Among the 70 reported incidents, there were two reports of heat damage to the cover of the connected speakers. No injuries reported.
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