Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass

Recalled May 10, 2006 · CPSC recall 06161 · Hoshino

Hazard

If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by having affected basses updated with a new battery snap connector.

Units

About 700

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received three reports of the bass not working, due to improper battery installation. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Description

This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series basses. Model numbers are located on the back of the headstock. Models included in this recall are: GWB105NTF SR1000EBGNTF SR1000EFMNTF SR1000EPBNTF SR1000EWNNTF SR1000EZWNTF SR1005EBGNTF SR1005EFMNTF SR1005EPBNTF SR1005EWNNTF SR1005EZWNTF RD900AHNHS RD900FMNT

What to do

Contact

For more information contact Hoshino USA at (800) 669-8262 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.ibanez.com

Product

Ibanez Basses

Distributed by

Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa. · Chesbro Music Company, of Idaho Falls, Idaho

Retailers

Authorized Ibanez dealers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2006 for between $700 and $1,400.

Made in

South Korea

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