Linn Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 2,157 units
- Reports
- 70
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,300–$4,950
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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).
- Product type
- Amplifiers
- Made in
- Scotland
- Recalled by
- Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Incident log
Among the 70 reported incidents, there were two reports of heat damage to the cover of the connected speakers. No injuries reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Linn Inc. toll- free at (800) 595-6770 anytime.
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 JUN 16 2004; last revised FEB 25 2025.
