CPSC2002-12-26
CPSC, Madrigal Announce Recall of Subwoofers
Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc., of Middletown, Conn.
Hazard
A screw inside of the subwoofer can cause a high voltage short, which could cause a severe injury to consumers, through an electric shock.
Remedy
Consumers should not touch the rear panel, use the power switch, or remove the power cord or any connections from the back of the unit until it is repaired.
Sold at
Specialty audio dealers sold the subwoofers nationwide and in Puerto Rico, from January 2001 through October 2002, for about $3,000.
Affected count
About 1,300
Injuries reported
Madrigal has received one report of electric shock; though, no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Subwoofers
Consumer contact
Consumers should immediately contact the dealer from whom the subwoofer was purchased or Madrigal at (800) 424-8043 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair and new computer software. Consumers also can visit the company's website at www.revelspeakers.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Madrigal-Announce-Recall-of-SubwoofersDon't want to check this manually?
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