Paging Loudspeakers Recalled By TOA Electronics Due to Risk of Impact Injury
CPSC recall 11073 · announced December 16, 2010 · Toa Electronics · 2,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves TOA paging horn speakers in the SC series. The speakers have "Paging Horn Speaker," the TOA logo and model and production information printed on the back. Models included in the recall are: Model Number Manufacture Dates SC-610T 08F through 08K SC-615 08B through 08K SC-630 08I through 08K SC-630T 08F through 08K Date Code: Year Month Manufacture Date 2008 June 08F
The hazard
The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. This poses a risk of injury from impact to consumers. Higher failure rates have occurred in high temperature and humidity environments.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using and take down any mounted speakers. Consumers can contact TOA directly or their local TOA dealer for instructions on receiving a free replacement product. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): TOA has received 18 reports of speakers falling in Japan. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
Sold at: Audio retailers nationwide from March 2008 through December 2009 for between $70 and $130.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact TOA at (800) 733-4750 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.toaelectronics.com. Consumers can also email the firm at marketing@toaelectronics.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.