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CPSC, Philips Consumer Electronics Company Announce Recall to Repair Philips Magnavox Home Audio Theatre Systems

Recalled October 1, 1998 · CPSC recall 99001 · Philips Consumer Electronics

Hazard

The system's speaker voice coil can overheat and lead to a speaker fire, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the systems immediately and call Philips for instructions on receiving the free repair.

Units

25,500

Incidents / injuries

Philips has received four reports of speaker fires, with one resulting in scorched carpeting. No injuries have been reported.

Description

Only Model MX920 Philips Magnavox home audio theatre systems are being recalled. The model number is prominently displayed on both the front of the receiver cabinet and on a rear label in the upper left corner when looking at the back of the receiver. The MX920 system includes a surround sound stereo receiver, a subwoofer, a center channel speaker, two surround-sound speakers and two front (left/right) loudspeakers.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the systems immediately and call Philips for instructions on receiving the free repair.

Contact

Consumers may call Philips toll-free at (888) 744-5477 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Sunday. Consumers also may write to the company at Philips Consumer Electronics Company, Old Andrew Johnson Highway, P.O. Box 555, Jefferson City, TN 37760.

Product

Philips Magnavox Home Audio Theatre Systems

Manufacturer(s)

Philips Consumer Electronics Company, of Atlanta, Ga.

Retailers

Major national superstores and department stores, such as Best Buy, Kmart, Lowe's, Montgomery Ward, Service Merchandise and Walmart, sold the Model MX920 systems nationwide, from June of 1997 through August 1998, for about $350.

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