Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled August 19, 2009 · CPSC recall 09312 · Amplifiers
Hazard
The amplifiers were designed to operate at a temperature warm to the touch. However, a component input device can fail and cause the amplifiers to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the amplifiers, and contact Krell to schedule the free installation of replacement fuses.
Units
About 2,300
Incidents / injuries
Krell has received 50 reports of the amplifiers overheating including reports of smoke and electrical fire. No injuries have been reported.
Description
This recall involves Krell power amplifiers with model numbers KAV-250a, KAV-250a/3, KAV-500i and KAV-1500. The amplifiers are used to provide power to a loudspeaker in a home audio playback system. The Krell logo is printed on the front of the amplifier.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the amplifiers, and contact Krell to schedule the free installation of replacement fuses.
Contact
For additional information contact Krell at (888) 436-6055 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.krellonline.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]
Product
Amplifiers
Distributed by
Krell Industries LLC, of Orange, Conn.
Retailers
Authorized dealers and distributors of audio equipment nationwide from January 1997 through February 2001 for between $3,000 and $8,000.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →