CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-06-16 · 04162
Hazards
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
04162
Date
2004-06-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems
Companies
Retailer(s)
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).
Distributor(s)
Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Country of manufacture
Scotland
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.