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Russound Recalls AW70V6 Loudspeakers Due to Impact Injury Injury Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsNov 30, 2023
Front view of the recalled Russound AW70V6 Loudspeaker, White
Front view of the recalled Russound AW70V6 Loudspeaker, White
Side view (with bracket) of the recalled AW70V6 Russound Loudspeaker, White
Side view (with bracket) of the recalled AW70V6 Russound Loudspeaker, White
Rear view of the recalled Russound AW70V6 Loudspeaker, White
Rear view of the recalled Russound AW70V6 Loudspeaker, White
Front view of the recalled Russound AW70V6 Loudspeaker, Black
Front view of the recalled Russound AW70V6 Loudspeaker, Black
Side view (with bracket) of the recalled AW70V6 Russound Loudspeaker, Black
Side view (with bracket) of the recalled AW70V6 Russound Loudspeaker, Black
Rear view of the recalled Russound AW70V6 Loudspeaker, Black
Rear view of the recalled Russound AW70V6 Loudspeaker, Black

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

Hazard

The front baffle of the speaker can separate from the rear housing, allowing the speaker to fall from its installed location, posing an impact injury hazard to people or property below.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled speakers that are mounted at elevated positions. Contact Russound to arrange for a free replacement loudspeaker.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one report of a recalled loudspeaker falling. The damage was contained to the loudspeaker itself. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves the Russound Model AW70V6 loudspeakers, designed primarily for use with commercial audio systems that use 70V or 100V speaker wiring, but they can also be used in residential applications. All products with the model number AW70V6 are included in this recall. The speakers have a label attached to the rear of each AW70V6 loudspeaker with "Russound", the model number, and 70V/100V. The speakers measure 12-1/6 inches high by 8-1/2 inches wide by 9-1/2 inches deep and were sold in white or black colors.

Sold on

Wholesalers who sold them to installation professionals for sale to and installation for consumers from March 2017 through March 2023, and sold online at Crutchfield.com for between $400 and $600 per pair.

Contact the company

Russound at 800-638-8055 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at https://russound.com/AW70V6 or https://russound.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

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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