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CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems

Recalled June 16, 2004 · CPSC recall 04162 · Linn

Recalled Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power AmplifierRecalled Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power AmplifierRecalled Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System
Hazard
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595-6770 for information on how to obtain free repair of the recalled product.
Units
About 2,157 units
Incidents / injuries
Among the 70 reported incidents, there were two reports of heat damage to the cover of the connected speakers. No injuries reported.

Description

The Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 15 inches by 14 inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 12½ inches by 12¾ inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System comes in black ash, American cherry, or maple and is 19 inches by 25 inches by 19 inches; only serial numbers 1001 to 714451 are recalled. The model numbers and serial numbers are on the front panel, printed on the bottom of the product, or on the control panel near the main power supply.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595-6770 for information on how to obtain free repair of the recalled product.

Contact

For additional information, contact Linn Inc. toll- free at (800) 595-6770 anytime.

Product
Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems
Distributed by
Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Retailers
Specialty retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada from May 1996 through December 2003 for about $1895 (AV5105); $1300 (LK240); and $4265-$4950 (AV5150 Melodik).
Made in
Scotland

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

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