Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass

If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.

Recall #: 06161
Affected scope: About 700

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa. recalled This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series bass….

Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass was recalled by Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa. in May 10, 2006. Reason: If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer …. Verify recall #06161 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard..

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agency class: May 10, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06161 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

This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series basses. Model numbers are located on the back of the headstock. Models included in this recall are: GWB105NTF SR1000EBGNTF SR1000EFMNTF SR1000EPBNTF SR1000EWNNTF SR1000EZWNTF SR1005EBGNTF SR1005EFMNTF SR1005EPBNTF SR1005EWNNTF SR1005EZWNTF RD900AHNHS RD900FMNT

Reason for recall

If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by having affected basses updated with a new battery snap connector.

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	06161
Date reported	May 10, 2006
Date initiated	May 10, 2006
Recalling firm	Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa.
Affected scope	About 700
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 basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealer…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 10, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06161.

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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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