Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 09759
Affected scope: About 90

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

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (Fmic), of Scottsdale, Ariz. recalled The recall involves the SWR® Natural Blonde™ 120V acoustic bass amplifier, model 44-60600….

Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (Fmic), of Scottsdale, Ariz. in July 31, 2009. Reason: The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact FMIC for a fr…. Verify recall #09759 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (Fmic), of Scottsdale, Ariz. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: July 31, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09759 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 recall involves the SWR® Natural Blonde™ 120V acoustic bass amplifier, model 44-60600-000. The amplifier measures about 26 inches x 16 inches x 15 inches, and has a blonde-textured vinyl covering with a black control plate and black stamped steel vibration-free grill. The model number is located on the top rear panel of the amplifier. "SWR" and "Natural Blonde" are printed on the front of the amplifier.

Reason for recall

The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact FMIC for a free inspection and repair. Fender is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled bass amplifiers.

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	09759
Date reported	July 31, 2009
Date initiated	July 31, 2009
Recalling firm	Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (Fmic), of Scottsdale, Ariz.
Affected scope	About 90
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 recalled amplifiers immediately and contact FMIC for a free inspection and repair. Fender is dire…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact FMIC for a free inspection and repair. Fender is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled bass amplifiers.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 31, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09759.

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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