Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-11-08). Hazards: electric shock. About 49,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`08078`
Published	2007-11-08
Last updated	2014-05-23
Product category	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products	Yamaha AC Power Adaptors
Firm named in the title	Yamaha
Firms	Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif. (distributor)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	49,000
Hazard classes	electric shock
Remedy classes	replace, stop use
Sold	Musical instrument retailers nationwide from July 2006 through September 2007 for about $20.

Description

This recall involves the Yamaha PA-3C power adaptor with a date code of 0624. The adaptor is used with Yamaha keyboards and digital drum sets. The model number is written in white print on the front of the plug of the adaptor and the date code is etched into the plastic at the bottom of the plug panel. The adaptor can be purchased as part of a set or separately.

Hazard

The housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled power adaptor immediately and contact Yamaha to return the power adaptor and obtain a free replacement.

Incidents and injuries

Yamaha has received five reports of units separating. No injuries have been reported.

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