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

U.S. CPSCFireJun 16, 2004
Recalled Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier
Recalled Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier
Recalled Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power Amplifier
Recalled Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power Amplifier
Recalled Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System
Recalled Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

Among the 70 reported incidents, there were two reports of heat damage to the cover of the connected speakers. No injuries reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

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).

Contact the company

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

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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