Recalls / 2007-03-20

Casio® Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard

07133 · Recalled 2007-03-20 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves model CTK-710 of the Casio® 61-key full-size electronic musical keyboards. The size of the keyboard is 37-11/16 inches by 14-1/16 inches by 5-1/4 inches. Products with serial numbers ranging from 7030001 through 7040400 and 7041901 through 7043500 are included in this recall. The brand and model information are found on the front of the unit above the keyboard and the serial number is found inside the battery compartment located on the underside of the unit.

Hazards

The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Casio® has received five reports of keyboards overheating, including two incidents that resulted in fire. There have been two reports of property damage, in addition to the unit itself. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the keyboard immediately, unplug it and remove the batteries. Consumers should contact Casio for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Electronic Musical Keyboards		About 12,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Casio Computer Co. Ltd.
Importer: Casio® Inc., of Dover, N.J.
Made in: China
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Best Buy, music instrument, in catalogs, on Casio's Web site, on other Web sites, February 2007 for, $150.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers should call Casio at (973) 361-5400 Ext. 1352 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.casio.com

Source: CPSC recall 07133. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.