Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC) · Recalled
Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 90
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,550
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves the SWR® Natural Blonde™ 120V acoustic bass amplifier, model 44-60600-000. The amplifier measures about 26 inches x 16 inches x 15 inches, and has a blonde-textured vinyl covering with a black control plate and black stamped steel vibration-free grill. The model number is located on the top rear panel of the amplifier. "SWR" and "Natural Blonde" are printed on the front of the amplifier.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized musical instrument retailers from April 2007 through May 2009 for about a MSRP of $1,550.
- Product type
- Amplifiers
- Made in
- Mexico
- Recalled by
- Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), of Scottsdale, Ariz.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact FMIC for a free inspection and repair. Fender is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled bass amplifiers.
For additional information, contact FMIC at (800) 856-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site www.swrsound.com, or email the firm at consumerrelations@fender.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 JUL 31 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.