Russound Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Russound Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers
The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
- Units
- 1,200
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2,200
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled Russound CAV6.6 Controller/Amplifiers have serial numbers ranging between 03141500000000 and 03281500000500, which can be found on the back panel in the upper right hand corner. The black amplifiers also have the words, "CAV6.6 Multizone Controller" printed in silver letters on the front of the unit.
The file
- Sold at
- Electronics distributors and resellers and audio/video retailers nationwide sold the controller/amplifiers, between May 2003 and September 2003, for about $2,200.
- Product type
- Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
- Made in
- South Korea
- Recalled by
- Russound Inc., of Newmarket, N.H.
Incident log
Russound has received one report of a controller/amplifier short circuiting and smoking, though no injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product and the outlet. Dealers and installers will contact consumers directly to arrange for a free repair. Consumers who have not been contacted directly should call their dealer/installer or Russound.
Russound at (800) 638-8055 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 29 2003; last revised JAN 07 2025.