Casio® Inc. · Recalled
Casio® Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 12,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $70–$150
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves model CTK-710 of the Casio® 61-key full-size electronic musical keyboards. The size of the keyboard is 37-11/16 inches by 14-1/16 inches by 5-1/4 inches. Products with serial numbers ranging from 7030001 through 7040400 and 7041901 through 7043500 are included in this recall. The brand and model information are found on the front of the unit above the keyboard and the serial number is found inside the battery compartment located on the underside of the unit.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart, Best Buy and music instrument stores nationwide, in catalogs, on Casio's Web site, and on other Web sites between May 2006 and February 2007 for between $70 and $150.
- Product type
- Musical Instruments
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Casio Computer Co. Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan, Casio® Inc., of Dover, N.J.
Incident log
Casio® has received five reports of keyboards overheating, including two incidents that resulted in fire. There have been two reports of property damage, in addition to the unit itself. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the keyboard immediately, unplug it and remove the batteries. Consumers should contact Casio for a free repair.
For more information, consumers should call Casio at (973) 361-5400 Ext. 1352 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.casio.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 MAR 20 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.