Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers Recalled After Reports of Units Falling
CPSC recall 06172 · announced May 26, 2006 · Yamaha Electronics · 4,300 units affected
The product
The recalled models are the In-Ceiling Speaker, NS-IW360C, which is round; and the In-Wall Speaker, NS-IW660, which is rectangular. Both models have a white rim and grill, and black interior. Each individual speaker has its own unique serial number. The model and serial numbers appear both on the box and on the speakers. The following are the recalled serial numbers: Name of Product Model Number Serial Numbers Yamaha In-Ceiling Speaker NS-IW360C 523601 through 526800 and 600001 through 604400 Yamaha In-Wall Speaker NS-IW660 500001 through 501000
The hazard
On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break causing the speaker to fall. Falling speakers could possibly hit consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Yamaha to determine whether their speakers are subject to this recall, and if so, how to get free replacement speakers.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Yamaha has received 14 reports of falling speakers. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Audiovisual and electronic entertainment stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $180 (NS-IW360C) or $350 (NS-IW660).
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 609-2624 between 8 am and 4 pm PT any day, visit the firm's Web site at http://usa.yamaha.com/ or e-mail Yamaha at yecsupport@yamaha.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.