Hoshino USA Inc. · Recalled
Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass
If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 700
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $700–$1,400
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series basses. Model numbers are located on the back of the headstock. Models included in this recall are: GWB105NTF SR1000EBGNTF SR1000EFMNTF SR1000EPBNTF SR1000EWNNTF SR1000EZWNTF SR1005EBGNTF SR1005EFMNTF SR1005EPBNTF SR1005EWNNTF SR1005EZWNTF RD900AHNHS RD900FMNT
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Ibanez dealers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2006 for between $700 and $1,400.
- Product type
- Musical Instruments
- Made in
- South Korea
- Recalled by
- Chesbro Music Company, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa.
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of the bass not working, due to improper battery installation. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by having affected basses updated with a new battery snap connector.
For more information contact Hoshino USA at (800) 669-8262 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.ibanez.com
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 MAY 10 2006; last revised JUN 11 2024.
