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tc electronic Recalls Bass Guitar Amplifier Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockFallsMar 21, 2013
tc electronic 250 W bass guitar amplifier, model BH250
tc electronic 250 W bass guitar amplifier, model BH250
Amplifier back side, serial number location
Amplifier back side, serial number location

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

A nut inside the chassis can come loose and fall between the electrical coils, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug the amplifiers and contact tc electronic for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves tc electronic 250 W bass guitar amplifiers with model BH250 and serial numbers 1204763 through 12404375. The amplifiers are about 8.6 inches wide, 2.5 inches high and 9 inches deep and have a red front panel. The model and "tc electronic" are printed on the front of the amplifier. The serial number is located on a white sticker on the back of the amplifier.

Sold on

Music and instrument stores nationwide and online from August 2012 through January 2013 for about $450.

Contact the company

tc electronic; at (800) 349-4699 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.tcelectronic.com and click on BASS at the top of the page then on BH250 and select BH250 RECALL for more information. Consumers can also send an email to [email protected].

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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