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CPSC recall · Reported October 29, 2003

CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 29, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04021.

Q: How do I report an injury from a recalled product?

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Recall #: 04021
Affected scope: 1,200

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CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers was recalled by Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.h. in October 29, 2003. Reason: The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product and t…. Verify recall #04021 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.h. issued this CPSC recall-The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers..

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agency class: 1K units
affected scope: October 29, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled Russound CAV6.6 Controller/Amplifiers have serial numbers ranging between 03141500000000 and 03281500000500, which can be found on the back panel in the upper right hand corner. The black amplifiers also have the words, "CAV6.6 Multizone Controller" printed in silver letters on the front of the unit.

Reason for recall

The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product and the outlet. Dealers and installers will contact consumers directly to arrange for a free repair. Consumers who have not been contacted directly should call their dealer/installer or Russound.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04021
Date reported	October 29, 2003
Date initiated	October 29, 2003
Recalling firm	Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.h.
Affected scope	1,200
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

1,200 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product and the outlet. Dealers and installers will c…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 29, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04021.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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