CPSC recall · Reported June 16, 2004
CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. recalled The Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 15 ….
CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems was recalled by Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. in June 16, 2004. Reason: The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, pr…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595…. Verify recall #04162 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, pr….
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- June 16, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04162 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.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595-6770 for information on how to obtain free repair of the recalled product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04162 |
| Date reported | June 16, 2004 |
| Date initiated | June 16, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. |
| Affected scope | About 2,157 units |
| 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.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595-6770 for information on how to obtain f…
- Check the recall number (04162) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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