Yamaha Corp. of America Recalls Bench Sold with Digital Piano Due to Collapse Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-04-11 · 06544
Hazards
On some benches, one or more bench bolts do not meet tensile strength specifications, which can result in collapse of the bench while in use, posing a risk of injury. The recall does not involve the pianos with which the benches were sold.
Recall
Number
06544
Date
2006-04-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bench Sold with Digital Piano
Companies
Retailer(s)
Musical instrument retailers and dealers from January 2006 through February 2006 for about $1,000.
Distributor(s)
Yamaha Corp. of America, of Buena Park, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The YDP213 Digital Piano is black with a black and white keyboard and brown trim. The bench is black with a cushioned seat. White stick-on labels on the underside of the bench give the assembly instructions and reference several requirements. All labels have Yamaha written on them. The serial number and "Made in China" are stamped on the underside of the seat. The YDP213 Digital Piano and BC-104DR(U) Keyboard Bench are sold together with the bench, boxed within the piano box. The model number of the bench appears only on the box within the piano box and not on the bench itself.