Definitive Technology Recalls SuperCube 2000 Subwoofers Due to Risk of Shock

An internal failure with the subwoofer's level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 13158
Affected scope: About 900

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves the SuperCube 2000 powered subwoofers with "0912HB" as part of a ser….

Definitive Technology Recalls SuperCube 2000 Subwoofers Due to Risk of Shock was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 28, 2013. Reason: An internal failure with the subwoofer's level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the subwoofer in the theater system and contact D…. Verify recall #13158 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-An internal failure with the subwoofer's level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers..

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agency class: March 28, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13158 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 the SuperCube 2000 powered subwoofers with "0912HB" as part of a serial number printed on the back of the unit. The subwoofer measures 11 inches tall by 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep and has a black cloth grille wrapping all four sides with a glossy black top cap. "Definitive" is printed on the bottom front of the speaker.

Reason for recall

An internal failure with the subwoofer's level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the subwoofer in the theater system and contact Definitive Technology for a replacement.

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	13158
Date reported	March 28, 2013
Date initiated	March 28, 2013
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 900
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 immediately stop using the subwoofer in the theater system and contact Definitive Technology for a replacement.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

An internal failure with the subwoofer's level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the subwoofer in the theater system and contact Definitive Technology for a replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 28, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13158.

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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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