Recalls / 2003-04-17

CPSC, Thomson Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Amplifiers

03108 · Recalled 2003-04-17 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers include model numbers RT2600, RT2600DVD and RT2600DVD5 and serial numbers beginning with 220 through 230. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label on the back of the unit in the lower left corner. The recalled units may also have an "A" as the last character in the model number. The amplifier units are silver and are about 17 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 5 inches high.

Hazards

The amplifier can overheat due to a lack of ventilation, which can cause melting of the plastic front cover and pose a shock hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Thomson has received 12 reports of the amplifiers overheating, some of which resulted in melting of the plastic front cover or faceplate. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the units immediately and contact Thomson for information on how to receive a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers		About 50,000

Parties

Importer: Thomson Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Made in: China
Sold at: Radio Shack, Best Buy, other retailers sold the amplifiers, from May 2002 through March 2003, for, $380.

Consumer contact

Contact Thomson at (866) 670-4844 anytime. Consumers also can contact Thomson at Thomson Inc., RCA Home Entertainment Amplifier Recall, P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976.

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Recalled RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifier, back

Source: CPSC recall 03108. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.