Yamaha Recalls Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-03-12). Hazards: fire, burn, injury. About 82,000 units in the US and 4,700 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20089 |
| Published | 2020-03-12 |
| Last updated | 2020-03-12 |
| Products | Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar Systems and USB Charging Cables |
| Firm named in the title | Yamaha |
| Firms | Yamaha Guitar Group Inc., of Calabasas, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 82,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 4,700 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, stop use |
| Sold | Guitar Center, Sweetwater Sound, Musicians Friend, Sam Ash, and other small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from March 2016 through December 2019 for about $180 for the G10, $250 for the G10S, $100 for the G10T and about $15 for the USB Charging cable. |
Description
This recall involves Line 6 Relay G10, G10S (G10SR), and G10T Digital Wireless Guitar System (G10 Family of Products) that allows an electric guitar to be connected wirelessly to an amplifier. The system consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a charger. The receivers have both a 1/4" and XLR output to connect to an amplifier or other audio equipment. The products are black in color. The Relay G10T transmitter is stamped "Relay G10" and has a four-digit date code followed by a six-digit individual serial number. G10 G10S (G10SR) G10T Serial #### Serial ### Serial ### 6601000001 6736000001 6640000001
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force, posing fire and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Yamaha to receive a free repair for the G10 Family of Products, and a full refund for the G10T USB charging cable.
Incidents and injuries
Yamaha is aware of four incidents worldwide of the battery cover separating forcefully from the transmitter, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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