CPSC, Dana Innovations Announce Recall of Amplified Volume Controls
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-10-20 · 06505
Hazards
The amplifier in the keypad can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Recall
Number
06505
Date
2005-10-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
In-wall amplified volume control keypads
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Dana Innovations, of San Clemente, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Custom installation dealers and through homebuilders nationwide from May 2003 through June 2005 for about $150.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
Sold under the brand names Architectural Audio and HomeTech, these in-wall volume controls were professionally installed as part of whole house audio systems. The switch plate covers for the recalled systems are white or almond, and "aVc" (amplified volume control) is imprinted above the volume control. They have the following model numbers: Brand Model Numbers Architectural Audio 20127 20128 HomeTech 10114 10115 The model number is not visible to the consumer, and consumers are instructed not to remove the keypads from the wall to look for a model number. All serial numbers are included in the recall.