CPSC, Dana Innovations Announce Recall of Amplified Volume Controls

Recalled October 20, 2005 · CPSC recall 06505 · Dana Innovations

Hazard

The amplifier in the keypad can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should turn off and stop using these amplified volume control keypads immediately, and contact Dana Innovations to arrange for a free replacement. Dana Innovations distributors are directly contacting consumers with the recalled systems.

Units

About 650

Incidents / injuries

Dana Innovations has received one report of overheating. There are no reports of injury or property damage.

Description

Sold under the brand names Architectural Audio and HomeTech, these in-wall volume controls were professionally installed as part of whole house audio systems. The switch plate covers for the recalled systems are white or almond, and "aVc" (amplified volume control) is imprinted above the volume control. They have the following model numbers: Brand Model Numbers Architectural Audio 20127 20128 HomeTech 10114 10115 The model number is not visible to the consumer, and consumers are instructed not to remove the keypads from the wall to look for a model number. All serial numbers are included in the recall.

What to do

Contact

Call Dana Innovations toll free at (888) 484-6782 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

In-wall amplified volume control keypads

Manufacturer(s)

Dana Innovations, of San Clemente, Calif.

Retailers

Custom installation dealers and through homebuilders nationwide from May 2003 through June 2005 for about $150.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →